Union County Summary

Life in Union County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Union County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Union County:

  • The population in Union County is 572,079.

  • The median home value in Union County is $541,735.

  • The median income in Union County is $95,000.

  • The median rent in Union County is $1,570.

  • The unemployment rate in Union County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Union County is 8.9%.

  • The average high in Union County is 67.1° and there are 105.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Union County

List Of Cities & Towns in Union County

Elizabeth, NJ Population 135,665

Plainfield, NJ Population 54,358

Linden, NJ Population 43,478

Westfield, NJ Population 30,839

Rahway, NJ Population 29,664

Summit, NJ Population 22,555

Roselle, NJ Population 22,500

Roselle Park, NJ Population 13,964

New Providence, NJ Population 13,595

Kenilworth, NJ Population 8,345

Fanwood, NJ Population 7,723

Mountainside, NJ Population 6,991

Garwood, NJ Population 4,542

Map Of Union County

Union County, NJ Weather

  • The average high in Union County is 67.1°.

  • There are 83.37 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.6 inches of rain each year with 10.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:49 hours of sun each day in Union County.

StatUnion County
Mean High67.1
Nice Days83.37
Rainfall105.6
Snowfall10.6
Sunny_hours4:49
67.1°
Average High
105.6
Inches of Rain

Union County Photos

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Elizabeth City Hall
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Union County Demographics

Population over time in Union County

The current population in Union County is 572,079. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 571,963 3.0%
2021 555,208 0.2%
2020 554,033 -

Gender in Union County

  • Union County is 50.7% female with 289,834 female residents.

  • Union County is 49.3% male with 282,245 male residents.

Female
50.7% (289,834)
Male
49.3% (282,245)
Gender Union County NJ USA
Female 50.7% 50.7% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Union County

Union County is:

  • 37.6% White with 214,871 White residents.

  • 19.8% African American with 113,481 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 421 American Indian residents.

  • 5.5% Asian with 31,565 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.4% Other with 8,168 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 14,302 Two Or More residents.

  • 33.1% Hispanic with 189,236 Hispanic residents.

White
37.6% (214,871)
African American
19.8% (113,481)
American Indian
0.1% (421)
Asian
5.5% (31,565)
Hawaiian
0.0% (35)
Other
1.4% (8,168)
Two Or More
2.5% (14,302)
Hispanic
33.1% (189,236)

Table: Union County By Race

Race Union County NJ USA
White 37.6% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 19.8% 12.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.5% 9.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.4% 0.7% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 33.1% 21.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Union County, New Jersey

  • 2.9% of households in Union County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.6% of households in Union County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Union County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Union County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Union County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Union County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Union County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Union County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Union County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Union County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (16,805)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (14,871)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.4% (30,661)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (34,079)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.8% (50,275)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.1% (80,387)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (68,802)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (98,044)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.7% (66,831)
$200,000 or more
19.5% (111,320)
Income Union County NJ USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 4.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.8% 8.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 13.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 11.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.7% 11.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 19.5% 19.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Union County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Union County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Union County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Union County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Union County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Union County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Union County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Union County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Union County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Union County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (34,324)
9-12th Grade
6% (34,324)
High School / GED
27% (154,461)
Some College
16% (91,532)
Associate's Degree
6% (34,324)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (131,578)
Master's Degree
11% (62,928)
Professional Degree
3% (17,162)
Doctorate Degree
2% (11,441)
Education Union County NJ USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 27% 26% 26%
Some College 16% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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