Union County, New Jersey

Total Population: 572,549

County Seat: Elizabeth

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)36.3%
Hispanic or Latino34.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)19.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.5%
Two or More Races2.8%
Other Race1.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

38.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.