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Union

New Jersey · 2,229 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Union is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,232. Population has fallen 22% since 2021, a loss of 619 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $363,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,229
−22%vs 2021
vs 2,848 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,741 / sq mi
−22%vs 2021
vs 11,169 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
−14%vs 2021
vs 47.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K20202024Union
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,232
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $100,750 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,595
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $39,642 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $375,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,426
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,494 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−14.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.0% in 2021
40.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+6%vs 2021
vs 3.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(522)
Black35.1%(999)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(828)
Asian13.7%(391)
Other3.8%(108)
Diversity Score92.3%(2,629)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(660)
Black25.3%(565)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(525)
Asian14.6%(326)
Other4%(89)
Diversity Score94.5%(2,106)
Diversity Score
94
+2%vs 2021
vs 92 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 12.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+12%vs 2021
vs 29.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
+4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.1% in 2021
Female
46.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.9% in 2021
Foreign born
42.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union, New Jersey?

Union, New Jersey has about 2,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union, New Jersey earns about $92,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union, New Jersey expensive?

In Union, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $363,400, and the typical rent is about $1,426 a month.

How educated are people in Union, New Jersey?

About 45.5% of adults age 25 and over in Union, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union, New Jersey?

About 11.0% of people in Union, 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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