Union County, New Jersey
Total Population: 572,549
County Seat: Elizabeth
Median Home Value
$488,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$100,117
Across all households
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.5%
65 Years and Over
14.8%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
81.6%
No Health Insurance
12.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
38.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$100,117
Mean Household Income
$145,621
Per Capita Income
$51,850
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
83.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$488,800
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
Total Housing Units
211,269
Owner-Occupied
57.6%
Renter-Occupied
42.4%
Vacancy Rate
4.5%
Married Couple Households
49.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
14.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.7%
Average Household Size
2.81
Broadband Internet Access
92.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34039.