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 Beach, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,707

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.3%4,355

Hispanic/Latino

15.5%887

Black

6.1%349

Two or More

1%57

Asian

0.8%44

Other

0.3%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%55

High School Diploma

26%1,106

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%227

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%506

Associate's Degree

13.4%571

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%1,060

Master's Degree

10.9%464

Professional Degree

0.8%35

Doctorate

0.6%26

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

37.2%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$460,900

Median Renti

$2,567

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.8%1,801

Renter-Occupied

18.2%402

Total Units

2,335

Homeownership

81.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.1%20

$150K–$200K

0.9%17

$200K–$300K

6.9%124

$300K–$500K

55.3%996

$500K–$1M

35.1%632

$1M+

0.7%12

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

242

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%68

2010–2019

11%257

2000–2009

5.9%137

1990–1999

1.5%34

1980–1989

8.4%196

1970–1979

9.6%224

1960–1969

15.8%368

1950–1959

30.6%715

1940–1949

4.4%103

1939 or earlier

10%233

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.1%1,962

Electricity

5.2%114

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%72

Solar

1.7%37

Fuel Oil

0.8%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$119,250

Mean Household Incomei

$139,133

Per Capita Incomei

$53,448

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

3,645

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%68

$10K–$15K

2%44

$15K–$20K

2.7%60

$20K–$25K

2.2%49

$35K–$40K

2.2%49

$45K–$50K

0.6%14

$50K–$60K

4.6%102

$60K–$75K

7%155

$75K–$100K

10.1%223

$100K–$125K

20.2%446

$125K–$150K

8.9%195

$150K–$200K

15.4%340

$200K+

20.8%458

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$737/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes84% occupied$737/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $119,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

72%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

16%

Low income$60K–$95K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

12% 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

99117.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

106

Poland

United Kingdom

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,321

Avg. Commutei

31.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,385

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

157(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured