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Union Beach

New Jersey · 5,723 residents · 1.782 sq mi
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Union Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,512. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,723
−14%since 2000
from 6,649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,212 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 3,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+19%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Union Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,512
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,946 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,512
+107%since 2000
from $20,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,396
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,002 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
14.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(4,499)
Black1.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(726)
Asian2.2%(125)
Other1.6%(90)
Diversity Score40.6%(2,323)
Diversity Score
41
+73%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Beach, New Jersey?

Union Beach, New Jersey has about 5,723 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union Beach, New Jersey earns about $109,512 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 $296,100, and the typical rent is about $1,396 a month.

How educated are people in Union Beach, New Jersey?

About 33.7% 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 2.5% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 433 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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