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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Union City

New Jersey · 58,012 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Union City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,655. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $149,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Jersey median. Despite a median home value of $149,100, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% 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

58,012
−14%vs 2000
vs 67,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
45,075 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 52,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
57K60K64K67K71K1990201020202024Union City
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,655
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,642 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,089
−21%vs 2000
vs $13,997 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$149,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $159,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$505
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $658 in 2000
US average: $450
21.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.2% in 2000
78.2% rent
5.8
+12%vs 2000
vs 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(8,890)
Black1.3%(875)
Hispanic / Latino82.3%(55,226)
Asian2%(1,333)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(24,161)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(43,504)
Black5.2%(3,006)
Hispanic / Latino75.3%(43,661)
Asian1.9%(1,101)
Other17.9%(10,401)
Diversity Score77.6%(45,036)
78
+116%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, New Jersey?

Union City, New Jersey has about 58,012 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Union City, New Jersey earns about $25,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union City, New Jersey expensive?

In Union City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, New Jersey?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Union City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.2% of people in Union City, 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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