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Union City, New Jersey
Union City, city, in Hudson County, New Jersey. Union City had 66,656 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 68,589 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 66,463 (±59). GEOID 3474630.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
66,656
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 68,589 · ACS 2020-2024: 66,463 ±59
Median household income
$64,310
±$4,602 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$471,600
±$23,715 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,537
±$48 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Union City and what county is it in?
Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 53,294 residents per square mile in 2020.
Union City is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Union City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 66,656 people lived in Union City on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while New Jersey grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 68,589 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 66,463 (±59).
| Measure | Union City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 66,463 ±59 | 718,323 | −1,763 |
| Households | 25,725 ±696 | 299,682 | +1,226 |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.07 | 2.37 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 27,408 ±661 | 320,959 | no clear change |
Union City's population since 2000
From 67,088 in 2000 to 66,656 in 2025: down 0.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Union City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Union City?
The median resident of Union City is 37.4 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 81.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 9.5%. 54.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Union City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±1.3 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±1.2 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6% ±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±1.5 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 81.8% ±1.5 pts | 40.7% | +5.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 9.5% ±1.2 pts | 27.3% | −7.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.8 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 54.3% ±2.1 pts | 42.8% | −3.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 81.8% ±1.7 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±1.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.0% ±2.0 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.1% ±1.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.3% ±2.0 pts | 48.9% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±1.2 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4% ±1.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Union City earn?
Half of Union City's 25,725 households earn less than $64,310 a year (±$4,602), against $91,795 in Hudson County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $60,294 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Union City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,310 ±$4,602 | $91,795 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,916 ±$4,881 | $135,819 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,175 ±$1,971 | $56,130 | +$2,964 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1% ±2.5 pts | 14.9% | +3.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.5% ±4.8 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.1% ±2.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±1.3 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1% ±1.9 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Union City?
Owners occupy 19.1% of Union City's occupied homes and renters 80.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $471,600 by its owner (±$23,715). The median renter pays $1,537 a month including utilities, and 45.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Union City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $471,600 ±$23,715 | $539,700 | +$52,180 |
| Median gross rent | $1,537 ±$48 | $1,894 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.9% ±2.8 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,088 ±$331 | $3,300 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 19.1% ±2.0 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 80.9% ±2.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Housing units | 27,408 ±661 | 320,959 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 4.9% ±1.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±1.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.8% ±2.4 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 41.3% ±2.6 pts | 33.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Union City building?
Builders took permits for 70 new housing units in Union City in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Union City work and get to work?
33.6% of Union City's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.4%.
| Measure | Union City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5% ±2.0 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.0% | +4.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 33.6% ±2.5 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±1.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 36.8% ±3.0 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Walked | 10.0% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±1.1 pts | 20.6% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min ±1.1 | 35.4 min | −1.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Union City?
18 census tracts lie mostly in Union City (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,841 (Tract 169) to $102,940 (Tract 165).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 178Hudson County | 6,664 | $88,352 |
| Tract 170Hudson County | 5,253 | $60,078 |
| Tract 171Hudson County | 5,219 | $88,273 |
| Tract 165Hudson County | 4,620 | $102,940 |
| Tract 162Hudson County | 4,469 | $53,510 |
| Tract 163Hudson County | 4,184 | $66,484 |
| Tract 175Hudson County | 4,071 | $69,821 |
| Tract 161Hudson County | 3,901 | $68,929 |
| Tract 164Hudson County | 3,612 | $22,071 |
| Tract 168Hudson County | 3,611 | $64,375 |
| Tract 176Hudson County | 3,415 | $54,521 |
| Tract 169Hudson County | 3,196 | $32,841 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Union City) · Census block assignment files
How does Union City compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Union City is the 589th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Union City ranks 721st of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 11th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 523rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd | 787 |
| Median household income | 721st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 730th | 785 |
| Median home value | 321st | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 516th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 19th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 616th | 780 |
| Median age | 687th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 777th | 777 |
| Work from home | 627th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 223rd | 787 |
Union City's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Union City with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Union City?
5 of the 57 figures for Union City on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Union City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Union City.