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 $134,826 with a poverty rate of 9.59%. The median age in Union is 47 years: 44.7 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,658 | 50.49% |
| Other race | 520 | 15.83% |
| White | 387 | 11.78% |
| Two or more races | 379 | 11.54% |
| Asian | 340 | 10.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,143 | 2.87 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 467 | 4.09 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 452 | 1.2 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 157 | 3.76 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Male | 67 | 3.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.96
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 2.89% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 4.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 685 | 25.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 268 | 9.81% |
| High School Graduate | 487 | 17.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 558 | 20.43% |
| Some College | 541 | 19.81% |
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 | 1,439 | 1,087 | 377 |
| Hispanic | 621 | 491 | 298 |
| Other Race | 420 | 182 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 339 | 325 | 258 |
| White | 293 | 274 | 102 |
| Asian | 233 | 219 | 173 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 76.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,659 | $110,804 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,455 | $49,375 | $45,409 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,068 | $33,924 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,698 | $56,971 | $45,942 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $35,997 | $51,834 |
$48,698
Average Earnings
$56,971
Average Male
$45,942
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.52% of Union residents speak only English, while 80.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 52.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 681 | 149 | 21.88% |
| White | 371 | 131 | 35.31% |
| Other | 520 | 98 | 18.85% |
| Multiple | 379 | 85 | 22.43% |
9.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.72%
Male Poverty Rate
12.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union is White, with 35.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union is Other, with 18.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.03% |
| Some College | 3.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.01% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,953 | $138,959 |
| Households | $127,411 | $134,826 |
| Married Families | $114,475 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $177,661 | $125,178 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 44 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 74 | 4.86% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 4.03% |
| White | 8 | 2.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
16.1%
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
44.21%
Born in Union
52.65%
Native Born
47.35%
Foreign Born
19.67%
Non Citizen
27.68%
Naturalized
52.65% of Union residents were born in the United States, with 44.21% having been born in New Jersey. 19.67% 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% |