Union County, New Mexico

Union County
Union County Courthouse in Clayton
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°29′N 103°28′W / 36.48°N 103.47°W / 36.48; -103.47
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedJanuary 1, 1894
SeatClayton
Largest townClayton
Area
 • Total3,831 sq mi (9,920 km2)
 • Land3,824 sq mi (9,900 km2)
 • Water7.1 sq mi (18 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,079
 • Density1.1/sq mi (0.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websiteunionnm.us

Union County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,079,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in New Mexico. Its county seat is Clayton.[2] The county was formed in 1894.[3]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Union County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "New Mexico: Consolidated Chronology of State and County Boundaries". New Mexico Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2015.