Union County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 579,290 | — | #120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $103,202 | +37.3% | #142 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $529,200 | +87.7% | #119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,730 | +48.8% | #128 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -27.2% | #612 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 579,290, making it the #120 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $103,202, ranking #142 out of 3,222 counties — 37.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Union County is $529,200 (+87.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,730/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.4%.
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87.0% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
About Union County, New Jersey
Union County, New Jersey has a total population of 579,290, making it the 120th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $103,202, which ranks #142 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Union County is $529,200, 87.7% above the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $1,730 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.5 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 35.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (35.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (19.1%).
All data for Union County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.