Union County, NJ

County

Cities in Union County

Neighborhoods in Union County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Union

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.9%

Households with Children

36.8%

School Enrollment K-12

69,098

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.8%
Working Age (35-54): 27.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.7%
High School / GED: 26.1%
Some College or Associate's: 21.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.5%
Single Parents: 12.4%
Couples & Adults: 35.3%
Living Alone: 27.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 35.2%
Asian: 5.6%
Black or African American: 19.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 30.1%
South Asian: 37.5%
Southeast Asian: 27.9%
Central Asian: 2.1%
Other Asian: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 5.6%
Puerto Rican: 13.7%
Cuban: 6.2%
Dominican: 12.6%
Central American: 23.6%
South American: 32.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.0%
Other White: 56.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 45.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 6.4%
Caribbean: 20.4%
Other Black: 27.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 46.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 17.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 16.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 52.4%
Spanish: 30.2%
European & Indo-European: 12.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.0%
Arabic: 0.8%
Other: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources