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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Union Beach

New Jersey · 6,156 residents · 1.782 sq mi
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Union Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,926. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $121,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,156
−7%vs 2000
vs 6,649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,455 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 3,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Union Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,926
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,946 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,633
−40%vs 2000
vs $20,973 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$121,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$711
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,002 in 2000
US average: $450
85.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
14.1% rent
3.1
+40%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(5,871)
Black0.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(538)
Asian1.2%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(1,557)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(6,062)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(279)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0.8%(50)
Diversity Score13.8%(851)
14
−41%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.7%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Union Beach, New Jersey?

Union Beach, New Jersey has about 6,156 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Union Beach, New Jersey earns about $38,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union Beach, New Jersey expensive?

In Union Beach, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $121,000, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Union Beach, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Union Beach, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union Beach, New Jersey?

About 4.2% of people in Union Beach, 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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