Union Township, Cass County, Missouri

Union Township is a township in Cass County, Missouri. About 2,608 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 30 sq mi (77.8 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Union Township in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,608 ± 384
County
Cass County
Land area
30 sq mi (77.8 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$87,917 ± $24,244
Median home value
$352,300 ± $48,447
Water area
0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2903774536
Coordinates (central point)
38.717721, -94.565533

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Cities, towns and communities in Union Township, largest first

  1. Cleveland (city)968 people
  2. Riverview Estates (village)105 people

These places’ central points lie inside Union Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Mount Pleasant Township5.3 mi north
  2. West Peculiar Township5.6 mi east
  3. Wea Township, Miami County, Kansas6.2 mi southwest
  4. West Dolan Township6.6 mi south
  5. Dolan Township8.0 mi southeast
  6. Aubry Township, Johnson County, Kansas8.5 mi west

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Union Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Cass County, largest first

  1. Raymore Township33,666 people
  2. Mount Pleasant Township21,322 people
  3. Grand River Township11,888 people
  4. Pleasant Hill Township9,797 people
  5. West Peculiar Township8,489 people
  6. Big Creek Township5,637 people
  7. Peculiar Township2,977 people
  8. Austin Township2,299 people
  9. Polk Township2,294 people
  10. Camp Branch Township1,993 people
  11. Dolan Township1,740 people
  12. Index Township1,580 people
All 17
  1. Coldwater Township1,190 people
  2. Dayton Township1,066 people
  3. West Dolan Township1,028 people
  4. Sherman Township834 people
  5. Everett Township365 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cass County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Union Township

Longest day
14 hours 53 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 28 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:52 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:50 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:56 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:47 PM around June 28

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:34 AM5:20 PM9 h 46 min
Feb 157:09 AM5:55 PM10 h 46 min
Mar 157:29 AM7:25 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:42 AM7:55 PM13 h 13 min
May 156:06 AM8:23 PM14 h 17 min
Jun 155:52 AM8:44 PM14 h 52 min
Jul 156:05 AM8:42 PM14 h 37 min
Aug 156:32 AM8:12 PM13 h 40 min
Sep 156:59 AM7:26 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:27 AM6:40 PM11 h 13 min
Nov 157:00 AM5:04 PM10 h 4 min
Dec 157:29 AM4:57 PM9 h 28 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Cass County or the local office.

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