Union City, New Jersey Population 2018
Union City, New Jersey's estimated population is 70,387 according to the most recent United States census estimates. Union City, New Jersey is the 9th largest city in New Jersey based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
The population density is 54690.54 people/mi² (21116.04 people/km²), with a household density of 7906.78 people/km² (20478.55 people/mi²).
The overall median age is 35.2 years, 33.6 years for males, and 37 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.9 males.
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 26,356 households in the city, with an average size of 2.89 people per household. The vacancy rate was 10.2%, with a median rent of $1128/month. The median house has 3.9 rooms, and has a value of $288,600.
The median income for households in Union City, New Jersey is $42,483, while the mean household income is $57,765. The per capita income is $20,995, and 21.7% of families and 24.3% of individuals are below the federal poverty line. 37.5% of those under 18 are in poverty, and 25.2% of those 65 years or older.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
| 2017 | 70,387 | 220 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 70,167 | 487 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 69,680 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 69,680 | 430 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 69,250 | 745 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 68,505 | 769 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 67,736 | 1,228 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 66,508 | -580 | -0.86% |
| 2000 | 67,088 | 9,076 | 15.65% |
| 1990 | 58,012 | 2,419 | 4.35% |
| 1980 | 55,593 | -1,712 | -2.99% |
| 1970 | 57,305 | 5,125 | 9.82% |
| 1960 | 52,180 | -3,357 | -6.04% |
| 1950 | 55,537 | -636 | -1.13% |
| 1940 | 56,173 | -2,486 | -4.24% |
| 1930 | 58,659 | 38,008 | 184.05% |
| 1920 | 20,651 | -372 | -1.77% |
| 1910 | 21,023 | 5,836 | 38.43% |
| 1900 | 15,187 | 4,544 | 42.69% |
| 1890 | 10,643 | 4,794 | 81.96% |
| 1880 | 5,849 | 1,209 | 26.06% |
| 1870 | 4,640 | 0.00% |
