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Union City

New Jersey · 66,455 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Union City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $380,700. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Jersey median. Despite a median home value of $380,700, the poverty rate sits 45% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,455
−1%since 2000
from 67,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51,636 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 52,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+4%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K60K64K67K71K1990201020202024Union City
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,173
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,642 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,506
+32%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,700
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
15.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
79.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.5
+82%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(7,040)
Black1.6%(1,070)
Hispanic / Latino84.7%(56,291)
Asian2.2%(1,447)
Other0.6%(428)
Diversity Score33.3%(22,143)
Diversity Score
33
−7%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
33.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
38.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
44.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
57.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.5%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union City, New Jersey?

Union City, New Jersey has about 66,455 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union City, New Jersey earns about $40,173 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 $380,700, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Union City, New Jersey?

About 16.7% 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 20.0% 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 8,443 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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