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Union, New Jersey is 5 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Union county. The population of the town is 54,405.
In Union, about 51% of adults are married.
Union has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.
In 2000, Union had a median family income of $68,707.
Among Union political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $11,300. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Union, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.
In Union, 87% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Union to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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