Union County, New Jersey's estimated 2024 population is 575,035 with a growth rate of 0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County, New Jersey is the 7th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 537,336 and has seen a growth of 7.02% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 586,580 | 2,309 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 584,271 | 2,309 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 581,962 | 2,309 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 579,653 | 2,309 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 577,344 | 2,309 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 575,035 | 2,309 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 572,726 | 2,309 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 570,417 | -2,416 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 572,833 | -827 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 573,660 | 16,996 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 556,664 | 189 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 556,475 | 1,780 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 554,695 | 1,881 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 552,814 | 2,860 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 549,954 | 1,902 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 548,052 | 2,001 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 546,051 | 3,074 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 542,977 | 3,059 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 539,918 | 2,582 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 537,336 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 493,819 | -10,275 | -2.04% |
| 1980 | 504,094 | -39,022 | -7.18% |
| 1970 | 543,116 | 38,861 | 7.71% |
| 1960 | 504,255 | 106,117 | 26.65% |
| 1950 | 398,138 | 69,794 | 21.26% |
| 1940 | 328,344 | 23,135 | 7.58% |
| 1930 | 305,209 | 105,052 | 52.48% |
| 1920 | 200,157 | 59,960 | 42.77% |
| 1910 | 140,197 | 40,844 | 41.11% |
| 1900 | 99,353 | 26,886 | 37.1% |
| 1890 | 72,467 | 16,896 | 30.4% |
| 1880 | 55,571 | 13,712 | 32.76% |
| 1870 | 41,859 | 14,079 | 50.68% |
| 1860 | 27,780 | -558,800 | -95.26% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254,904 | 44.56% |
| Black or African American | 118,209 | 20.66% |
| Other race | 106,983 | 18.7% |
| Two or more races | 57,672 | 10.08% |
| Asian | 32,237 | 5.64% |
| Native American | 1,987 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 199,996 | 2.83 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 101,082 | 3.45 | 74 | 26 |
| Non Family | 55,402 | 1.21 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Female | 30,057 | 3.42 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 13,455 | 3.48 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21,594 | 5.55% |
| Associates Degree | 21,804 | 5.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89,290 | 22.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 59,823 | 15.37% |
| High School Graduate | 105,850 | 27.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29,781 | 7.65% |
| Some College | 61,146 | 15.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 158,422 | 148,700 | 84,951 |
| Hispanic | 117,738 | 85,734 | 21,883 |
| Black | 82,146 | 74,909 | 22,952 |
| Other Race | 64,224 | 43,373 | 8,589 |
| 2+ Races | 33,868 | 28,275 | 10,039 |
| Asian | 23,417 | 21,875 | 16,466 |
| Native American | 1,191 | 626 | 260 |
| Islander | 76 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,822 | $89,364 | $66,492 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,473 | $135,570 | $86,763 |
| High School Graduate | $40,499 | $47,222 | $33,098 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,795 | $37,759 | $22,857 |
| Overall | $55,825 | $61,954 | $48,344 |
| Some College | $47,657 | $57,116 | $41,470 |
$55,825
Average Earnings
$61,954
Average Male
$48,344
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.38% of Union County, New Jersey residents speak only English, while 45.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 187,207 | 25,690 | 13.72% |
| Other | 105,476 | 16,609 | 15.75% |
| Black | 116,304 | 12,874 | 11.07% |
| White | 212,856 | 9,038 | 4.25% |
| Multiple | 57,280 | 4,906 | 8.56% |
| Asian | 32,009 | 1,691 | 5.28% |
| Native | 1,944 | 178 | 9.16% |
| Islander | 70 | 24 | 34.29% |
8.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.11%
Male Poverty Rate
9.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union County, New Jersey is Islander, with 34.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union County, New Jersey is White, with 4.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.37% |
| High School | 11.15% |
| Some College | 7.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.43% |
| Female Employed | 4.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,612 | $160,551 |
| Households | $95,000 | $139,183 |
| Married Families | $143,094 | $190,745 |
| Non Families | $54,362 | $73,277 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12,830
Number of Veterans
12,084
Male Veterans
746
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4,822 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,992 |
| First Gulf War | 1,531 |
| Korea | 1,111 |
| World War II | 690 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4,948 |
| 65 to 74 | 3,266 |
| 35 to 54 | 2,026 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,842 |
| 18 to 34 | 748 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,977 | 3.92% |
| Black | 3,621 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,396 | 1.03% |
| 2+ Races | 462 | 1.2% |
| Other Race | 375 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 317 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 78 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
48.29%
Born in Union County, New Jersey
68.39%
Native Born
31.61%
Foreign Born
15.09%
Non Citizen
16.52%
Naturalized
68.39% of Union County, New Jersey residents were born in the United States, with 48.29% having been born in New Jersey. 15.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.