Union is a CDP located in Union County New Jersey. Union has a 2024 population of 3,470. Union is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 33.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,591 in 2020.
The average household income in Union is $131,509 with a poverty rate of 10.46%. The median age in Union is 47.6 years: 47.4 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,415 | 47.58% |
| Other race | 543 | 18.26% |
| Two or more races | 368 | 12.37% |
| White | 329 | 11.06% |
| Asian | 319 | 10.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,080 | 2.75 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 476 | 1.27 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 465 | 3.76 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 82 | 4.77 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 57 | 4.05 | 100 | 0 |
3.91
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 3.53% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 4.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 616 | 24.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 264 | 10.58% |
| High School Graduate | 477 | 19.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 452 | 18.11% |
| Some College | 496 | 19.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,201 | 953 | 372 |
| Hispanic | 680 | 540 | 302 |
| Other Race | 454 | 234 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 310 | 292 | 247 |
| Asian | 257 | 217 | 146 |
| White | 249 | 235 | 57 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 79.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $170,681 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,700 | $108,125 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,543 | $45,281 | $32,159 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,695 | $42,778 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,010 | $54,034 | $46,373 |
| Some College | $54,464 | $34,135 | $72,647 |
$48,010
Average Earnings
$54,034
Average Male
$46,373
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
20.88% of Union residents speak only English, while 79.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 48.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 741 | 181 | 24.43% |
| Multiple | 368 | 105 | 28.53% |
| Other | 543 | 100 | 18.42% |
| Asian | 319 | 50 | 15.67% |
| White | 285 | 45 | 15.79% |
10.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.42%
Male Poverty Rate
14.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union is Multiple, with 28.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union is Asian, with 15.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.52% |
| Some College | 5.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.8% |
| Male Employed | 4.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,912 | $143,652 |
| Households | $124,100 | $131,509 |
| Married Families | $111,360 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $141,855 | $112,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 43 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 5.52% |
| White | 8 | 2.58% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
16.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.73%
Born in Union
49.93%
Native Born
50.07%
Foreign Born
18.56%
Non Citizen
31.51%
Naturalized
49.93% of Union residents were born in the United States, with 41.73% having been born in New Jersey. 18.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,470 | 248 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 3,222 | 248 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 2,974 | 126 | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 2,848 | 257 | 9.92% |
| 2020 | 2,591 | 0 | 0% |