Union City city is located in Hudson County New Jersey. Union City city has a 2024 population of 64,189. Union City city is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -5.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 68,138 in 2020.
The average household income in Union City city is $88,939 with a poverty rate of 21.3%. The median age in Union City city is 37.8 years: 37.4 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union City city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 23,670 | 35.66% |
| Two or more races | 18,601 | 28.02% |
| White | 17,135 | 25.82% |
| Black or African American | 3,150 | 4.75% |
| Asian | 2,639 | 3.98% |
| Native American | 1,137 | 1.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.06% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,782 | 2.56 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
| Married | 9,174 | 3.29 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Non Family | 8,850 | 1.28 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Female | 5,511 | 3.15 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
| Male | 2,247 | 3.17 | 12.1 | 87.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
20.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,703 | 8.16% |
| Associates Degree | 2,031 | 4.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,846 | 19.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,030 | 8.88% |
| High School Graduate | 14,875 | 32.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,526 | 14.38% |
| Some College | 5,357 | 11.81% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35,662 | 26,092 | 6,957 |
| Other Race | 15,186 | 10,799 | 3,081 |
| 2+ Races | 12,574 | 9,488 | 2,760 |
| White | 4,977 | 4,649 | 2,704 |
| Black | 2,619 | 2,341 | 1,381 |
| Asian | 2,360 | 2,196 | 1,661 |
| Native American | 583 | 441 | 150 |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,140 | $66,655 | $60,099 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,276 | $109,519 | $65,625 |
| High School Graduate | $31,794 | $37,143 | $25,601 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,807 | $32,308 | $21,017 |
| Overall | $38,645 | $45,239 | $33,376 |
| Some College | $37,039 | $46,521 | $31,209 |
$38,645
Average Earnings
$45,239
Average Male
$33,376
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
18.13% of Union City city residents speak only English, while 81.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 74.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53,746 | 12,597 | 23.44% |
| Other | 23,424 | 6,767 | 28.89% |
| Multiple | 18,472 | 3,792 | 20.53% |
| White | 6,471 | 908 | 14.03% |
| Black | 3,123 | 414 | 13.26% |
| Native | 1,137 | 189 | 16.62% |
| Asian | 2,626 | 108 | 4.11% |
21.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.53%
Male Poverty Rate
23.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union City city is Other, with 28.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union City city is Asian, with 4.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.14% |
| High School | 18.8% |
| Some College | 17.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.14% |
| Male Employed | 11.13% |
| Female Employed | 8.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,841 | $88,890 |
| Households | $65,369 | $88,939 |
| Married Families | $85,360 | $108,362 |
| Non Families | $45,552 | $78,709 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
374
Number of Veterans
356
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| First Gulf War | 133 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 194 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 223 | 0.54% |
| White | 143 | 1.03% |
| Other Race | 110 | 0.63% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 0.4% |
| Black | 34 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 23 | 2.92% |
| Islander | 6 | 13.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
27.73%
Born in Union City city
44.83%
Native Born
55.17%
Foreign Born
28.88%
Non Citizen
26.29%
Naturalized
44.83% of Union City city residents were born in the United States, with 27.73% having been born in New Jersey. 28.88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 62,824 | -273 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 63,097 | -273 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 63,370 | -273 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 63,643 | -273 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 63,916 | -273 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 64,189 | -273 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 64,462 | -273 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 64,735 | -1,223 | -1.85% |
| 2021 | 65,958 | -2,180 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 68,138 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 68,153 | -21 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 68,174 | -317 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 68,491 | 117 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 68,374 | 244 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 68,130 | -179 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 68,309 | 71 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 68,238 | 391 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 67,847 | 398 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 67,449 | 991 | 1.49% |
| 2010 | 66,458 | 0 | 0% |