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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Union City

New Jersey · 67,088 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Union City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,642. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $159,600. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

67,088
+16%since 1990
from 58,012 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52,127 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 45,075 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
57K60K64K67K71K1990201020202024Union City
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,642
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,655 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,997
+26%since 1990
from $11,089 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$159,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$658
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $505 in 1990
US average: $602
18.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
81.8% rent
5.2
−10%since 1990
from 5.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(43,504)
Black5.2%(3,006)
Hispanic / Latino75.3%(43,661)
Asian1.9%(1,101)
Diversity Score77.6%(45,036)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(8,890)
Black1.3%(875)
Hispanic / Latino82.3%(55,226)
Asian2%(1,333)
Diversity Score36%(24,161)
36
−54%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 50.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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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 67,088 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Union City, New Jersey earns about $30,642 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 $159,600, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, New Jersey?

About 12.5% 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 21.4% of people in Union City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Union City, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,076 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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