Union City, New Jersey Population 2022
Union City is a city located in Hudson County New Jersey. Union City has a 2020 population of 67,556. Union City is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually but its population has increased by 1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,459 in 2010.
The average household income in Union City is $67,034 with a poverty rate of 19.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,225 per month, and the median house value is $340,800. The median age in Union City is 36.2 years, 35.5 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Union City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union Citywas:
- White: 70.42%
- Other race: 15.94%
- Black or African American: 5.48%
- Two or more races: 4.01%
- Asian: 3.79%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.17%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,047 | 70.42% |
| Some Other Race | 10,875 | 15.94% |
| Black or African American | 3,742 | 5.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2,734 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 2,584 | 3.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 127 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.17% |
Union City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,499 | 2.76 | 20.8 |
| Married | 8,968 | 3.52 | 31 |
| Non Family | 7,985 | 1.36 | 19.5 |
| Female | 4,720 | 3.27 | 6.6 |
| Male | 2,826 | 3.48 | 15.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,451 | 20.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,758 | 8.10% |
| High School Graduate | 15,218 | 32.80% |
| Some College | 5,907 | 12.73% |
| Associates Degree | 2,038 | 4.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,686 | 14.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,333 | 7.18% |
Union City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36,613 | 24,418 | 5,202 |
| Other Race | 7,001 | 4,750 | 960 |
| White | 6,091 | 5,517 | 2,875 |
| Black | 2,619 | 1,976 | 694 |
| Asian | 2,090 | 1,715 | 1,311 |
| 2+ Races | 1,601 | 1,196 | 394 |
| Native American | 104 | 58 | 13 |
| Islander | 66 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.73%.
$29,022
Average Earnings
$31,928
Average Male
$23,866
Average Female
Union City Language by Age
Union City Language
16.97% of Union City residents speak only English, while 83.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 77.37% of the population.
Union City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51,568 | 10,522 | 20.40% |
| Other | 2,378 | NaN% | |
| White | 11,259 | 2,201 | 19.55% |
| Multiple | 2,734 | 561 | 20.52% |
| Black | 3,707 | 487 | 13.14% |
| Asian | 2,564 | 250 | 9.75% |
19.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.68%
Male Poverty Rate
22.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union City is White, with 19.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union City is Hispanic, with 20.40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.34%.
Union City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Union City Married by Age and Sex
Union City Marriage
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 55-64.
Union City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 395 | 0.95% |
| White | 374 | 1.01% |
| Other Race | 93 | 1.14% |
| Black | 89 | 2.77% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.54% |
Union City Veterans by Education
16.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
28.59%
Born in Union City
42.05%
Native Born
57.95%
Foreign Born
32.98%
Non Citizen
24.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
42.05% of Union City residents were born in the United States, with 28.59% having been born in New Jersey. 32.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 67,556 | -142 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 67,698 | -142 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 67,840 | -142 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 67,982 | -142 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 68,124 | -361 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 68,485 | 120 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 68,365 | 246 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 68,119 | -183 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 68,302 | 70 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 68,232 | 388 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 67,844 | 398 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 67,446 | 987 | 1.49% |
| 2010 | 66,459 | -629 | -0.09% |
| 2000 | 67,088 | 9,076 | 1.46% |
| 1990 | 58,012 | 2,419 | 0.43% |
| 1980 | 55,593 | -1,712 | -0.30% |
| 1970 | 57,305 | 5,125 | 0.94% |
| 1960 | 52,180 | -3,357 | -0.62% |
| 1950 | 55,537 | -636 | -0.11% |
| 1940 | 56,173 | -2,486 | -0.43% |
| 1930 | 58,659 | 38,008 | 11.00% |
| 1920 | 20,651 | -372 | -0.18% |
| 1910 | 21,023 | 5,836 | 3.31% |
| 1900 | 15,187 | 4,544 | 3.62% |
| 1890 | 10,643 | 4,794 | 6.17% |
| 1880 | 5,849 | 1,209 | 2.34% |
| 1870 | 4,640 | 0.00% |