Demographics & People — Union, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,284 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 44.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,143 |
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| Family Households | 691 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.63 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 387 |
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| Black or African American | 1,658 |
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| Asian | 340 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 681 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,268 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 741 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 732 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 548 |
| Haitian | 534 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 391 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| Brazilian | 132 |
| Irish | 99 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
Language
| English Only | 628 |
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| Spanish | 650 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,217 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,710 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Union, New Jersey.
