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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Union County

New Jersey · 522,541 residents · 102.766 sq mi
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The short version

Union County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,339. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $185,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522,541
+6%since 1990
from 493,819 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,085 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 4,805 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+2%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
485K511K537K562K588K1990201020202024Union County
2024579K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,339
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,791 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,992
+37%since 1990
from $19,660 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $179,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $596 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
38.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−22%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(367,247)
Black18.8%(92,994)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(66,885)
Asian2.8%(13,619)
Diversity Score65.9%(325,559)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(283,345)
Black20.1%(104,926)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(103,011)
Asian3.8%(19,789)
Diversity Score76%(397,359)
Diversity Score
76
+15%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Union County to nearby counties

UNION COUNTY VS
Essex County
Income$80,789+46%
Home value$524,100+183%
Population896,379+49%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Richmond County
Income$98,333+78%
Home value$675,500+265%
Population501,290−17%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Hudson County
Income$91,795+66%
Home value$539,700+191%
Population735,033+22%
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UNION COUNTY VS
Middlesex County
Income$111,549+102%
Home value$462,900+150%
Population883,335+47%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, New Jersey?

Union County, New Jersey has about 522,541 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Union County, New Jersey earns about $55,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, New Jersey expensive?

In Union County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $185,200, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, New Jersey?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.4% of people in Union County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28,722 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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