Union, NJ Demographics
A map of Union's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 660 | 29.6% |
Black | 565 | 25.3% |
Hispanic | 525 | 23.6% |
Asian | 326 | 14.6% |
Multiracial | 93 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 60 | 2.7% |
Union, New Jersey had a population of 2,229 in 2020. It was 29.6% White, 25.3% Black, 14.6% Asian, 23.6% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union is the 443rd 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's White Population
660 residents of Union identify as White, or 29.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Union considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union is ranked #642 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Union is more White than neighboring Vauxhall (6.7% White). Union is less White than neighboring Connecticut Farms (43.1% White), Kenilworth (65.6% White), Roselle Park (41% White), and Kean University (35.1% White).
Union's Black Population
565 residents of Union identify as Black, or 25.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Union larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union is ranked #42 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Black than neighboring Connecticut Farms (16% Black), Kenilworth (2.6% Black), and Roselle Park (8.5% Black). Union is less Black than neighboring Vauxhall (72.8% Black), and Kean University (40.3% Black).
Union's Asian Population
326 residents of Union identify as Asian, or 14.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union is ranked #100 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Asian than neighboring Connecticut Farms (9.4% Asian), Vauxhall (3.1% Asian), Kenilworth (5.2% Asian), Roselle Park (9.1% Asian), and Kean University (3.9% Asian).
Union's Hispanic Population
525 residents of Union identify as Hispanic, or 23.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union is ranked #100 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Vauxhall (13.2% Hispanic), Kenilworth (22.9% Hispanic), and Kean University (18.4% Hispanic). Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Connecticut Farms (26.1% Hispanic), and Roselle Park (37.9% Hispanic).
Union's Native American/Other Population
60 residents of Union identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Union 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 is ranked #18 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Native American/Other than neighboring Connecticut Farms (1.8% Native American/Other), Vauxhall (1.3% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (0.6% Native American/Other), Roselle Park (1% Native American/Other), and Kean University (0.7% Native American/Other).
Union's Multiracial Population
93 residents of Union identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Union roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Union is ranked #137 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Connecticut Farms (3.7% Multiracial), Vauxhall (2.8% Multiracial), Kenilworth (3.2% Multiracial), Roselle Park (2.5% Multiracial), and Kean University (1.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.