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Union

New Jersey · 2,774 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Union is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,730. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 510 residents. Median home value is $510,800. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 76% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,774
−16%since 2023
from 3,284 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,878 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 12,878 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
−5%since 2023
from 47.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$182,730
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $127,411 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,103
+20%since 2023
from $47,711 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−8%since 2023
from 0.368 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$510,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $451,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,807
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,695 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−21%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(380)
Black50.5%(1,658)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(681)
Asian10.4%(340)
Other6.9%(225)
Diversity Score84.2%(2,764)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(261)
Black38.4%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(882)
Asian14.3%(398)
Other6.1%(169)
Diversity Score89.8%(2,492)
Diversity Score
90
+7%since 2023
from 84 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
−1%since 2023
from 30.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
Female
51.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
Foreign born
43.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, New Jersey?

Union, New Jersey has about 2,774 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union, New Jersey?

The typical household in Union, New Jersey earns about $182,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, New Jersey expensive?

In Union, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $510,800, and the typical rent is about $1,807 a month.

How educated are people in Union, New Jersey?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Union, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, New Jersey?

About 10.6% of people in Union, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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