Union County

Overview for Union County, NJ

56,903 people live in Union County, where the median age is 42.4 and the average individual income is $43,591. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

56,903

Total Population

42.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,591

Average individual Income

Around Union County, NJ

There's plenty to do around Union County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

88

Very Walkable

Walking Score

37

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sweet n Fancy Emporium, Canastas Bakery, and Su Meza Cafe.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Sweet n Fancy Emporium page on Yelp Search 1 S Ave E on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.32 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Canastas Bakery page on Yelp Search 213 Chestnut St on Google Maps	Dining	2.49 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Su Meza Cafe page on Yelp Search 547-C Blvd on Google Maps	Dining	1.67 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Del Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 340 South Ave E on Google Maps	Active	4.71 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the X-Fit Boxing page on Yelp Search 2171 Morris Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.53 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lightbridge Academy page on Yelp Search 27 Bleeker St on Google Maps	Active	2.45 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Keating Physical Therapy page on Yelp Search 29 Alden St on Google Maps	Active	3.19 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the On Point Therapeutic Massage page on Yelp Search 347 Lincoln Ave E on Google Maps	Active	3.47 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ipele Fitness page on Yelp Search 35A Mill Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.69 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Melfi's Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 109 Chestnut St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.24 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pachi Cosmetics page on Yelp Search 177 W Westfield Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.28 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Palm Salon page on Yelp Search 368 Essex St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.97 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gifted Cutters page on Yelp Search 21 Alden St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.18 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Signature Barber page on Yelp Search 1120 Dickinson St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.67 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Union County, NJ

Population Households Employment

Union County has 19,667 households, with an average household size of 2.81. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Union County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 56,903 people call Union County home. The population density is 6,521.05 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

56,903

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.4

Median Age

48.25 / 51.75%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

19,667

Total Households

2.81

Average Household Size

$43,591

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Union County, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Union County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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