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Population Review

Union County, NJ — Population & Demographics

Union County, NJ has a population of 572,549. The median household income is $100,117 and the median age is 39.1.

572,549

Population

$100,117

Median Income

$488,800

Median Home Value

39.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White41.7%
Black or African American20.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$100,117

Median Household Income

$51,850

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$488,800

Median Home Value

$1,664

Median Rent

57.6%

Homeownership

Education

86.3%

High School+

38.6%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Union County, NJ has a population of 572,549 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Union County, NJ is $100,117.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.