Union, Kentucky

About Union

Set in the northern part of Kentucky, Union is a close-knit town, home to 7,874 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Union holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,045 residents per square mile.

📰 Union News Today

• Chae Hill Obituary (2026) - Union, KY Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• 991 Lakepointe Ct, Union, KY 41091 Realtor.com · Aug 2
• Union officials speak out against plans for high-density apartment complex in Florence WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Jul 30
• Union Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
• Union Celebrates 287 Graduates During 137th Commencement Ceremony Union Commonwealth University · May 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Union Unique

• One of 15 places in the US named Union — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,874.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Union

• Buffalo Bobs — wings
• Skyline Chili — chili
• Smokin' This and That BBQ — barbecue
• Valle Escondido — mexican
• Waffle House — american
• Beef O’ Bradys — steak
• Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey
• Buffalo Wings & Rings — wings
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Shanghai Garden — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Union

• Boone County Arboretum & Central Park reviews ★
• Derby Park reviews ★
• Dr. Norman and Martha Adair Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Harmony Park reviews ★
• Hempsteade HOA Park (Private) reviews ★
• Knothole reviews ★
• Shor Lake Park reviews ★
• Union Park reviews ★
• War Admiral Pocket Park (Private HOA) reviews ★
• Winner's Circle Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Union

• Ballyshannon Middle School
• Gray Middle School
• Larry A. Ryle High School
• Longbranch Elementary School
• New Haven Elementary School
• Randall K. Cooper High School
• Shirley Mann Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Union

🏘️ Nearby Communities