Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Union City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

66,463

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

81.8%54,391

White

9.5%6,304

Black

3.3%2,221

Asian

3.3%2,197

Two or More

1.4%936

Other

0.5%358

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%42

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%2,103

High School Diploma

27.7%12,578

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%1,859

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%3,488

Associate's Degree

4.5%2,055

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%8,920

Master's Degree

6.6%3,009

Professional Degree

1.1%512

Doctorate

0.9%413

HS or Higher

77.1%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$471,600

Median Renti

$1,537

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

19.1%4,907

Renter-Occupied

80.9%20,818

Total Units

27,408

Homeownership

19.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%147

$50K–$100K

1.3%63

$100K–$150K

0.8%37

$150K–$200K

3.8%188

$200K–$300K

10.2%501

$300K–$500K

37.1%1,821

$500K–$1M

40.7%1,997

$1M+

3.1%153

Rent Distribution

Under $500

931

$500–$750

563

$750–$1,000

1,929

$1,000–$1,250

2,708

$1,250–$1,500

3,617

$1,500–$2,000

6,625

$2,000+

4,101

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%34

2010–2019

5.5%1,517

2000–2009

7.4%2,023

1990–1999

7%1,905

1980–1989

8.6%2,369

1970–1979

11.2%3,064

1960–1969

11%3,025

1950–1959

9.1%2,505

1940–1949

8.2%2,249

1939 or earlier

31.8%8,717

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.9%18,229

Electricity

19.3%4,971

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%807

Fuel Oil

2.8%714

No Fuel

2.7%687

Other

1.2%317

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,310

Mean Household Incomei

$86,916

Per Capita Incomei

$33,175

Poverty Ratei

22.9%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

35,978

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%1,912

$10K–$15K

5.6%1,433

$15K–$20K

3.5%898

$20K–$25K

5.3%1,370

$25K–$30K

4.1%1,063

$30K–$35K

5.2%1,344

$35K–$40K

3.5%908

$40K–$45K

1.7%430

$45K–$50K

4.1%1,051

$50K–$60K

7%1,798

$60K–$75K

8.6%2,206

$75K–$100K

13.4%3,438

$100K–$125K

10.6%2,739

$125K–$150K

6.2%1,589

$150K–$200K

5.1%1,318

$200K+

8.7%2,228

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,657

Residentsi

2,634

Avg. Tenant Renti

$524/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

122 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing455 homes98% occupied$592/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes91% occupied$449/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab2 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 8236 homes99% occupied$431/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC60 homes97% occupied$400/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,310/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

81.9%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

13.9%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

3.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $51K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

74.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.5% of subsidized households are minority

16.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

72.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

36,11454.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,269

Guatemala

1,021

India

437

Philippines

402

China

284

United Kingdom

Korea

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

31,535

Avg. Commutei

33.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

32,571

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

558(1.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76%Insured

24%Uninsured

Union City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026