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Union Beach

New Jersey · 6,245 residents · 1.782 sq mi
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Union Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,347. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $298,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,245
−6%since 2000
from 6,649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,504 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+12%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Union Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,347
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,946 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,982
+19%since 2000
from $20,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,600
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,342
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,002 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+120%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,227)
Black1.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino11%(686)
Asian1.7%(108)
Other1.4%(86)
Diversity Score34.3%(2,142)
Diversity Score
34
+46%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Beach, New Jersey?

Union Beach, New Jersey has about 6,245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union Beach, New Jersey earns about $61,347 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 $298,600, and the typical rent is about $1,342 a month.

How educated are people in Union Beach, New Jersey?

About 11.5% 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 4.9% of people in Union Beach, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union Beach, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Union Beach, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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