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Union, NJ


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Union, New Jersey

Union, New Jersey is 5 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Union county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Union is 54,405.

The People and Families of Union

In Union, about 51% of adults are married.

Union has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union had a median family income of $68,707.

Political Inclinations

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.

Union Housing

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.

Commuting

In Union, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Union strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Union Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Union Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Union Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Union Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Union, NJ

Comparing Union to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population96
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty96
People in Middle Class or Better95
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times47
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents35
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime52

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