Union Beach, NJ Demographics
A map of Union Beach's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,499 | 78.6% |
Hispanic | 726 | 12.7% |
Multiracial | 221 | 3.9% |
Asian | 125 | 2.2% |
Black | 111 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 41 | 0.7% |
Union Beach, New Jersey had a population of 5,723 in 2020. It was 78.6% White, 1.9% Black, 2.2% Asian, 12.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Union Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union Beach is the 266th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Union Beach's White Population
4,499 residents of Union Beach identify as White, or 78.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Union Beach considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union Beach is ranked #293 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Union Beach is more White than neighboring Keansburg (62.9% White), Keyport (66% White), Cliffwood Beach (62.3% White), and Strathmore (77.5% White). Union Beach is less White than neighboring North Middletown (79.4% White).
Union Beach's Black Population
111 residents of Union Beach identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Union Beach slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union Beach is ranked #452 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Union Beach is less Black than neighboring Keansburg (9.4% Black), Keyport (5.4% Black), Cliffwood Beach (10.9% Black), North Middletown (2.7% Black), and Strathmore (3.4% Black).
Union Beach's Asian Population
125 residents of Union Beach identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Union Beach slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union Beach is ranked #421 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Union Beach is less Asian than neighboring Keansburg (2.7% Asian), Keyport (3.1% Asian), Cliffwood Beach (3.9% Asian), and Strathmore (5.4% Asian).
Union Beach's Hispanic Population
726 residents of Union Beach identify as Hispanic, or 12.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Union Beach slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union Beach is ranked #244 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Union Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring North Middletown (11% Hispanic), and Strathmore (10% Hispanic). Union Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Keansburg (19.8% Hispanic), Keyport (21.8% Hispanic), and Cliffwood Beach (17.7% Hispanic).
Union Beach's Native American/Other Population
41 residents of Union Beach identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Union Beach roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union Beach is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Union Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keansburg (0.5% Native American/Other), Keyport (0.4% Native American/Other), Cliffwood Beach (0.6% Native American/Other), North Middletown (0.6% Native American/Other), and Strathmore (0.6% Native American/Other).
Union Beach's Multiracial Population
221 residents of Union Beach identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Union Beach roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union Beach is ranked #189 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Union Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Keyport (3.3% Multiracial), and Strathmore (3.2% Multiracial). Union Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Keansburg (4.7% Multiracial), Cliffwood Beach (4.6% Multiracial), and North Middletown (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.