Union County Public Schools, North Carolina

Union County Public Schools is a unified school district in Union County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 250,958 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 633 sq mi (1,639 km²) of land.

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Union County Public Schools in North Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
250,958
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Union County
Land area
633 sq mi (1,639 km²)
Median household income
$102,900 ± $1,953
Median home value
$417,300 ± $6,990
Water area
6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3704620
Coordinates (central point)
34.991820, -80.530426

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an 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.

Towns, townships and communities in Union County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Sandy Ridge Township68,598 people
  2. Vance Township65,825 people
  3. Monroe Township56,969 people
  4. Indian Trail (town)42,036 people
  5. Monroe (city)36,759 people
  6. Waxhaw (town)22,275 people
  7. Goose Creek Township17,554 people
  8. Stallings (town)16,886 people
  9. Jackson Township15,285 people
  10. Weddington (town)13,805 people
  11. Buford Township10,707 people
  12. Marshville Township9,727 people
All 24
  1. Wesley Chapel (village)9,090 people
  2. Unionville (town)6,954 people
  3. Marvin (village)6,692 people
  4. Wingate (town)4,425 people
  5. New Salem Township3,742 people
  6. Fairview (town)3,619 people
  7. Lake Park (village)3,431 people
  8. Mineral Springs (town)3,314 people
  9. Marshville (town)2,615 people
  10. Lanes Creek Township2,551 people
  11. Hemby Bridge (town)2,096 people
  12. JAARS (CDP)715 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lancaster County School District, South Carolina23 mi southwest
  2. Anson County Schools24 mi east
  3. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools25 mi northwest
  4. Stanly County Schools27 mi northeast
  5. Cabarrus County Schools27 mi north
  6. Chesterfield County School District, South Carolina32 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Union County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Union County Public Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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