Township · New Jersey
Union Township, Union County, New Jersey
Union Township, Union County, township, in Union County, New Jersey. Union Township, Union County had 63,675 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 59,728 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 61,071 (±75). GEOID 3403974480.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
63,675
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 59,728 · ACS 2020-2024: 61,071 ±75
Median household income
$119,464
±$7,123 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$451,300
±$8,348 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,064
±$98 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Union Township, Union County and what county is it in?
Union Township, Union County is a township in Union County, New Jersey. It covers 9.1 square miles of land, 6,599 residents per square mile in 2020.
4 places lie inside Union Township (Union County): Vauxhall (CDP, 5,251 in 2020), Union (CDP, 2,229 in 2020), Kean University (CDP, 1,522 in 2020) and Connecticut Farms (CDP, 545 in 2020).
Union Township, Union County 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 Township, Union County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 63,675 people lived in Union Township, Union County on July 1, 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 59,728 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 61,071 (±75).
| Measure | Union Township, Union County | Union County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 61,071±75 | 579,290 | +2,774 |
| Households | 21,374±618 | 203,277 | +1,074 |
| Average household size | 2.78±0.08 | 2.82 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,068±622 | 212,385 | no clear change |
Union Township, Union County's population since 2000
From 54,405 in 2000 to 63,675 in 2025: up 17.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Union Township, Union County 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 Township, Union County?
The median resident of Union Township, Union County is 41.5 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 37.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.9%. 37.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Union Township, Union County | Union County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±1.1 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.1%±1.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±1.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Male | 48.0%±1.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.3%±1.7 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.9%±1.7 pts | 35.4% | −10.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 37.1%±2.2 pts | 19.1% | +5.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.3%±1.2 pts | 5.6% | 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 | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 37.1%±2.1 pts | 33.6% | +6.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.1%±2.7 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1%±1.5 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.8%±2.3 pts | 38.9% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8%±1.4 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7%±1.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Township, Union County earn?
Half of Union Township, Union County's 21,374 households earn less than $119,464 a year (±$7,123), against $103,202 in Union County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $108,911 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,553 after inflation. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Union Township, Union County | Union County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,464±$7,123 | $103,202 | +$10,553 |
| Mean household income | $138,435±$5,671 | $149,595 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,896±$2,044 | $52,874 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7%±1.3 pts | 9.2% | +2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.7%±2.8 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±1.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±1.1 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5%±1.2 pts | 93.3% | – |
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 Township, Union County?
Owners occupy 71.5% of Union Township, Union County's occupied homes and renters 28.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $451,300 by its owner (±$8,348). The median renter pays $2,064 a month including utilities, and 45.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Union Township, Union County | Union County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $451,300±$8,348 | $529,200 | +$46,402 |
| Median gross rent | $2,064±$98 | $1,730 | +$160 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.7%±5.4 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,015±$81 | $3,203 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.5%±2.1 pts | 57.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.5%±2.1 pts | 42.6% | – |
| Housing units | 22,068±622 | 212,385 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7%±2.5 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.4%±2.8 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
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 Township, Union County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Union Township, Union County in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Township, Union County work and get to work?
66.9% of Union Township, Union County's workers drive alone and 12.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Union Township, Union County | Union County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2%±1.7 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.2 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.9%±2.4 pts | 60.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±1.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.6%±1.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.2%±1.6 pts | 14.2% | +8.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min±1.2 | 30.2 min | no clear change |
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 Township, Union County?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Union Township, Union County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $93,750 (Tract 335.01) to $149,152 (Tract 330).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 331Union County | 6,397 | $119,970 |
| Tract 328Union County | 5,686 | $109,018 |
| Tract 327.02Union County | 5,278 | $98,973 |
| Tract 326Union County | 5,206 | $107,917 |
| Tract 335.02Union County | 4,807 | $110,518 |
| Tract 329.01Union County | 4,715 | $126,119 |
| Tract 329.02Union County | 4,659 | $113,468 |
| Tract 330Union County | 4,449 | $149,152 |
| Tract 335.01Union County | 4,236 | $93,750 |
| Tract 332Union County | 4,180 | $130,909 |
| Tract 334Union County | 3,989 | $148,650 |
| Tract 333Union County | 3,804 | $127,086 |
Every census tract in Union Township, Union County, with its figures
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 Township, Union County) · Census block assignment files
How does Union Township, Union County compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Union Township, Union County is the 104th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 12th-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Union Township, Union County ranks 333rd 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 | 12th | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 49th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 91st | 787 |
| Median household income | 333rd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 503rd | 785 |
| Median home value | 362nd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 196th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 279th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 445th | 780 |
| Median age | 460th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 510th | 777 |
| Work from home | 508th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 391st | 787 |
Union Township, Union County's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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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 Township, Union County?
4 of the 57 figures for Union Township, Union County 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
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