Union County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34039
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 102.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 105.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.659871
- Longitude
- -74.308696
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 483,045
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 358,886
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 344,363 | 71.3% |
| Hispanic | 138,679 | 28.7% |
| White | 201,765 | 41.8% |
| Black | 104,733 | 21.7% |
| Asian | 25,385 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 357 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,597 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 269,044 | 75.0% |
| Hispanic | 89,841 | 25.0% |
| White | 161,559 | 45.0% |
| Black | 85,221 | 23.7% |
| Asian | 20,276 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,872 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,056 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 579,290
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $117,612
- Poverty Rate
- 9.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 52,582
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 228,008 | 39.4% |
| Black | 115,397 | 19.9% |
| Asian | 32,637 | 5.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 352,206
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 168,115 | 47.7% |
| Republican | 55,922 | 15.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 123,914 | 35.2% |
| Other | 495 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 162,155 | 46.0% |
| Female | 185,602 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 140,522 | 39.9% |
| Hispanic | 87,720 | 24.9% |
| Black | 64,437 | 18.3% |
| Asian | 12,062 | 3.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 143,695
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 72,304 | 51.5% |
| Hispanic | 22,235 | 25.3% |
| Black | 24,139 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 4,973 | 41.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 65,151 | 40.2% |
| Female | 77,708 | 41.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 93,967 (23.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 153,496 (38.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 212,385
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $538,426
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,892
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 60.5%
- Public Transit
- 9.3%
- Work From Home
- 14.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.