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Union County

New Jersey · 536,499 residents · 102.766 sq mi
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Union County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,791. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $397,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536,499
+3%since 2000
from 522,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,221 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
485K511K537K562K588K1990201020202024Union County
2024579K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,791
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,339 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,096
+26%since 2000
from $26,992 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $752 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+78%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(283,345)
Black20.1%(104,926)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(103,011)
Asian3.8%(19,789)
Other0%
Diversity Score76%(397,359)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(243,312)
Black20.8%(111,705)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(146,704)
Asian4.6%(24,496)
Other1.9%(10,033)
Diversity Score84.2%(451,637)
Diversity Score
84
+11%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
28.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, New Jersey?

Union County, New Jersey has about 536,499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union County, New Jersey earns about $66,791 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 $397,200, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, New Jersey?

About 31.2% 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 9.1% 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 42,680 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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