Union County
- Population
- 15,701
- Area
- 243.56 sq mi (630.8 km²), 6.2 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.6
- Households
- 4,316
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $64,146
- Median house value
- $169,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Union County is a small county located in the north central part of Florida. Established in 1921, it holds the title of the smallest county in the state by area, encompassing just 250 square miles. With Lake Butler as its county seat, Union County offers a glimpse into rural Florida life. The undeveloped shoreline of Lake Butler, the county's centerpiece, makes it a destination for those seeking a freshwater beach experience. Lakeside Park provides families with a spot for picnics, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors. History buffs can visit the nearby museum or explore the Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail, a multi-use path perfect for biking or hiking. It's important to note that Union County has limited lodging options, so planning a day trip might be ideal for visitors.
Cities & Towns in Union County
Local News
Bradford County Telegraph
Published 18 hours agoBHS, KHHS, UCHS golf roundup
Bradford High School’s Steven Carter finished as medalist as the Tornadoes defeated Union County in a Sept. 17 boys golf match at the Starke Golf and Country Club. The Tornadoes had a team score of 167, which put them 17 strokes ahead of the Tigers. Carter made par on seven…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published 19 hours agoTigers lose 48-21 to Lake Weir despite early success
BY LISA HOLTZENDORF Special to the Telegraph-Times-Monitor Union County High School’s football team gave undefeated Lake Weir all it could handle early, taking a lead twice before the Hurricanes pulled away, defeating the Tigers 48-21 on Sept. 18 in Lake Butler. It was an…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 21UCHS JV volleyball keeps rolling with win over BHS
Union County High School’s junior varsity volleyball team improved to 11-3 with a 2-0 (25-10, 25- 21) win over host Bradford on Sept. 17. The second set was a closer affair. Bradford got a service ace each from Callay Carter and Shelby Williams, but the Tigers forced side-out…
Bradford County Telegraph
Published September 21Tornadoes top Tigers in varsity volleyball thriller
Tatum Burkhalter put an emphatic exclamation point on the Bradford High School volleyball team’s Sept. 17 home match against Union County with a kill that set off a wild celebration as the Tornadoes defeated the Tigers 3-2 (25-18, 25-16, 23- 25, 24-26, 17-15). Bradford had…
Union County Times
Published September 15Tomlinson takes 2nd in UCHS boys golf loss to Madison
Union County High School came up short in a Sept. 10 boys golf match against Madison County at The Country Club at Lake City, but the Tigers’ Ayden Tomlinson finished as the individual runner-up. The Tigers had a team score of 204, which left them trailing the Cowboys by seven…