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The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile. To learn more about this page, please visit our help center.  
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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Union

Population

Value
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County: Union

Population

Value
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County: Union Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

572,726
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Union (572,726) is greater than the previously measured value (570,417).
Prior Value
(570,417)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union

Age and Sex

Value
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County: Union

Age and Sex

Value
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County: Union Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

6.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (5.6%), Union has a value of 6.1%.
NJ Value
(5.6%)
Compared to the US Value (5.5%), Union has a value of 6.1%.
US Value
(5.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (6.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.1%).
Prior Value
(6.1%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Union Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

23.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (21.6%), Union has a value of 23.3%.
NJ Value
(21.6%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Union has a value of 23.3%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (23.3%) is less than the previously measured value (23.5%).
Prior Value
(23.5%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Union Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

15.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (17.7%), Union has a value of 15.6%.
NJ Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Union has a value of 15.6%.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (15.6%) is greater than the previously measured value (15.2%).
Prior Value
(15.2%)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

50.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (50.8%), Union has a value of 50.6%.
NJ Value
(50.8%)
Compared to the US Value (50.5%), Union has a value of 50.6%.
US Value
(50.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (50.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (50.6%).
Prior Value
(50.6%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Union Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

49.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (49.2%), Union has a value of 49.4%.
NJ Value
(49.2%)
Compared to the US Value (49.5%), Union has a value of 49.4%.
US Value
(49.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (49.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (49.4%).
Prior Value
(49.4%)
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County: Union

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Union

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Union Population White

Current Value:

Population White

66.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (70.4%), Union has a value of 66.2%.
NJ Value
(70.4%)
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Union has a value of 66.2%.
US Value
(75.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (66.2%) is less than the previously measured value (66.5%).
Prior Value
(66.5%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Union Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

24.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (15.5%), Union has a value of 24.0%.
NJ Value
(15.5%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Union has a value of 24.0%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (24.0%) is greater than the previously measured value (23.9%).
Prior Value
(23.9%)
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County: Union Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

1.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (0.8%), Union has a value of 1.0%.
NJ Value
(0.8%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Union has a value of 1.0%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (1.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.0%).
Prior Value
(1.0%)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

6.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (10.6%), Union has a value of 6.3%.
NJ Value
(10.6%)
Compared to the US Value (6.4%), Union has a value of 6.3%.
US Value
(6.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (6.3%) is greater than the previously measured value (6.1%).
Prior Value
(6.1%)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (0.1%), Union has a value of 0.2%.
NJ Value
(0.1%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Union has a value of 0.2%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (0.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.2%).
Prior Value
(0.2%)
Over time, the Union value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Union Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

2.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (2.5%), Union has a value of 2.4%.
NJ Value
(2.5%)
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Union has a value of 2.4%.
US Value
(3.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (2.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.4%).
Prior Value
(2.4%)
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County: Union Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

35.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (22.7%), Union has a value of 35.3%.
NJ Value
(22.7%)
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Union has a value of 35.3%.
US Value
(19.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (35.3%) is greater than the previously measured value (34.8%).
Prior Value
(34.8%)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

36.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (52.0%), Union has a value of 36.6%.
NJ Value
(52.0%)
Compared to the US Value (58.4%), Union has a value of 36.6%.
US Value
(58.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (36.6%) is less than the previously measured value (37.1%).
Prior Value
(37.1%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Union

Population Characteristics

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County: Union

Population Characteristics

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County: Union Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

2.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (4.1%), Union has a value of 2.9%.
NJ Value
(4.1%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Union has a value of 2.9%.
US Value
(6.6%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Union Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

31.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (23.2%), Union has a value of 31.6%.
NJ Value
(23.2%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Union has a value of 31.6%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union

Housing

Value
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County: Union

Housing

Value
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County: Union Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

213,592
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Union (213,592) is greater than the previously measured value (212,354).
Prior Value
(212,354)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

54.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (58.5%), Union has a value of 54.9%.
NJ Value
(58.5%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Union has a value of 54.9%.
US Value
(57.8%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Union Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$458,000
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of $458,000 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $372,300 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $283,750.
NJ Counties
Compared to the NJ Value ($401,400), Union has a value of $458,000 which is higher and better.
NJ Value
($401,400)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Union has a value of $458,000 which is higher and better.
US Value
($281,900)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$3,053
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of $3,053 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $2,519 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $3,058.
NJ Counties
Compared to the NJ Value ($2,728), Union has a value of $3,053 which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
($2,728)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Union has a value of $3,053 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
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County: Union Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$1,390
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of $1,390 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,085 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,327.
NJ Counties
Compared to the NJ Value ($1,175), Union has a value of $1,390 which is higher and worse.
NJ Value
($1,175)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Union has a value of $1,390 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
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County: Union Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$1,570
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of $1,570 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,501 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,703.
NJ Counties
Compared to the NJ Value ($1,577), Union has a value of $1,570 which is lower and better.
NJ Value
($1,577)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Union has a value of $1,570 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Union

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Union Households

Current Value:

Households

199,996
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Union Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.80
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (2.60), Union has a value of 2.80.
NJ Value
(2.60)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Union has a value of 2.80.
US Value
(2.60)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Union Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

45.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (32.2%), Union has a value of 45.6%.
NJ Value
(32.2%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Union has a value of 45.6%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: Union

Education

Value
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County: Union

Education

Value
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County: Union People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

86.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of 86.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 93.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.8%.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of 86.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value (90.6%), Union has a value of 86.8% which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
(90.6%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Union has a value of 86.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Union People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

38.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of 38.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 38.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.6%.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of 38.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value (42.3%), Union has a value of 38.3% which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
(42.3%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Union has a value of 38.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Union

Health

Value
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County: Union

Health

Value
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County: Union Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

9.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NJ Value (10.6%), Union has a value of 9.0%.
NJ Value
(10.6%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Union has a value of 9.0%.
US Value
(12.9%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Union Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

87.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of 87.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 93.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 90.5%.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of 87.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value (92.0%), Union has a value of 87.4% which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
(92.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (87.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (88.3%).
Prior Value
(88.3%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Union

Economy

Value
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County: Union

Economy

Value
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County: Union Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

64.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of 64.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 62.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.9%.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of 64.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value (61.8%), Union has a value of 64.5% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(61.8%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Union has a value of 64.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Union Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

63.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of 63.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.1%.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of 63.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value (60.9%), Union has a value of 63.5% which is higher and better.
NJ Value
(60.9%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Union has a value of 63.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
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County: Union Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

200,418
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Union (200,418) is greater than the previously measured value (187,879).
Prior Value
(187,879)
Over time, the Union value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Union Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

6.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of 6.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 7.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 4.8%.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of 6.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value (6.8%), Union has a value of 6.7% which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
(6.8%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Union has a value of 6.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Union (6.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-8.4%).
Prior Value
(-8.4%)
Over time, the Union value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Union

Transportation

Value
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County: Union

Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Union Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

30.6
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of 30.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.7.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of 30.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value (31.1), Union has a value of 30.6 which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(31.1)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Union has a value of 30.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the Union value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Union

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Union

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Union Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$95,000
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of $95,000 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $92,697 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $82,192.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of $95,000 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value ($97,126), Union has a value of $95,000 which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
($97,126)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Union has a value of $95,000 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Union Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$49,666
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of $49,666 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $49,666 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $42,448.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of $49,666 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value ($50,995), Union has a value of $49,666 which is lower and worse.
NJ Value
($50,995)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Union has a value of $49,666 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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County: Union People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

8.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NJ Counties, Union has a value of 8.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
NJ Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Union has a value of 8.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NJ Value (9.7%), Union has a value of 8.9% which is lower and better.
NJ Value
(9.7%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Union has a value of 8.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Union value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Union

Businesses

Value
Compared to:

County: Union

Businesses

Value
Compared to:

County: Union Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

14,260
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Union (14,260) is greater than the previously measured value (13,996).
Prior Value
(13,996)
Over time, the Union value is increasing significantly.
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