A post office was created in 1856 about two miles east of the town. Uniontown was moved to its current place around 1865.[4] The early settlers were loyal to the Union in the Civil War. The city was named after the Union.[5] Throughout the twentieth century the town was served by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
The 2020 census says that there were 293 people, 107 households, and 68 families living in Uniontown. Of the households, 79.4% owned their home and 20.6% rented their home.
The median age was 31.1 years. Of the people, 91.8% were White, 2.0% were Native American, 0.7% were Asian, and 5.5% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the people.[3][6]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 272 people, 120 households, and 66 families living in Uniontown.[7]