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Union City is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. Most of the village is within Union Township in Branch County with only a very small portion extending north into Burlington Township in Calhoun County. The population was 1,714 at the 2020 census. 

The area was first surveyed by Robert Clark in 1826, and Isaiah Bennett purchased the first plot of land from the government in 1831. Justus Goodwin bought a large piece of Bennett's land in 1833, and he built a mill and became the first postmaster when a post office began operating on November 9, 1834. The post office was named Goodwinville. In 1835, E. W. Morgan platted the community and named it Union City. The post office was also renamed as Union City on January 23, 1840. The name was believed to come from the "union" of the Coldwater River and St. Joseph River that ran through the area. Union City was incorporated as a village in 1866.

Union City was designated as Station No. 2 of the famous Underground Railroad, where John D. Zimmerman (1811-1879), formerly of Connecticut, was stationmaster. The slaves seeking refuge were taken into a home built around 1840 by Mr. Zimmerman, who arrived in Union City from Fairfield, Connecticut, in the spring of 1838. He brought with him a set of blacksmith tools to operate the blacksmith shop promised to him by Israel Ward Clark, one of the four proprietors of the village of Union City in 1837. In September 1839, Zimmerman returned to Union City with his family; he soon built a wagon factory, a blacksmith shop, and a Greek Revival house. Outraged by the institution of slavery, Zimmerman became a stationmaster for the Underground Railroad, hiding escaped slaves in his house and assisting them in their flight to Canada and freedom. The home is on the list of Michigan State Historic Sites and is located at 119 East High Street.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.49 square miles (3.86 km2), of which 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water. 

The vast majority of the village's area and population is located within Union Township in Branch County. The Branch County portion of the village has an area of 1.39 square miles (3.60 km2). The remaining 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) of the area is part of Burlington Township in Calhoun County to the north. The village lies at the junction of the Coldwater River and St. Joseph River. 

Union places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Worlds Yoga and All Things Serenity provide a serene environment with beginner to advanced classes focusing on mindfulness and flexibility. Anytime Fitness offers a comprehensive workout experience with modern equipment, personal trainers, and various group fitness classes. Zatara Day Spa specializes in relaxation and rejuvenation, offering massages, facials, and hydrotherapy treatments. Sol Haus offers luxurious spa services, including hot stone massages and aromatherapy. Michigan Boot Camp challenges fitness enthusiasts with high-intensity interval training and strength conditioning. Union City Family Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.
 

The top sites in Union, MI are Bella Vista Golf Course, Little River Railroad, and Parkhurst Park.
 

Population: 1,725 (2022). ZIP Code: 48858. Area code: 989. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Area: 28.6 sq mi (74.1 km2).
 

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What are the demographics of Union City,  MI?

Union City, MI is home to a population of 1.83k people, of which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.712% of Union City, MI residents were born outside of the country (13 people). In 2022, there were 4.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.46k people) in Union City, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 325 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 22 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What county is Union City,  MI?

Union City is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. Most of the village is within Union Township in Branch County with only a very small portion extending north into Burlington Township in Calhoun County. The population was 1,714 at the 2020 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.49 square miles (3.86 km2), of which 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.

Is Union City, MI a good place to live?

Union City is in Branch County. Living in Union City offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Union City and residents tend to be conservative.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Union City

Data USA

Niche

Bella Vista Golf Course

Little River Railroad

Parkhurst Park

Worlds Yoga

All Things Serenity

Anytime Fitness

Zatara Day Spa 

Sol Haus

Michigan Boot Camp

Union City Family Medical Center

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