New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 579,290 (100%) |
| Population Density | 5,637 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 71 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $103,202 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,874 |
| Median Home Value | $529,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 212,385 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 116,605 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 86,672 (40.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,108 (4.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 203,277 |
| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
| Family Households | 146,211 (71.9%) |
The table below compares Union County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 7 | 70th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 90th |
| Median Household Income | # 10 | 55th |
| Per Capita Income | # 12 | 50th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 80th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
