Union, New Jersey
Union: A city in Union County, New Jersey.
About
Union is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 66,455. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 67,137 inhabitants.
The city was created 61 years ago in 1965.
Union Township is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. In the 18th century, the area that is now Union was then called Connecticut Farms. The township was named for Union Village, which itself was named for its location in between the towns of Rahway and Clark.
The township's population grew from 1,000 to 6,000 during the 19th century due to improved transportation infrastructure and industrialization. The area was also home to American Revolutionary War battles and skirmishes—most notably the Battle of Springfield (1780).
The construction of railroads through the township transformed it from agricultural land into a manufacturing hub. In 1859, three small villages were established within the township: Springfield (now known as Kenilworth), Cranford and Plainfield. These four communities would eventually become part of the new Union Township on March 4, 1861.
Union has been described as "a city without limits" because it has grown so much since its founding in 1793; however, it still retains its small-town charm with tree-lined streets and historic architecture.
Quick Facts about Union
| Population | 67,137 (2020) |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Different from | European Union |
| Official name | Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, Union européenne, União Europeia, Unia Europejska, Europos Sąjunga, Den Europæiske Union, Unión Europea, An tAontas Eorpach, Europeiska unionen, Evropska unija, Europese Unie, European Union, Európai Unió, Europäische Union, Euroopan unioni, Európska únia, Европейски съюз, Uniunea Europeană, Euroopa Liit, Europska unija, Unione europea, Unjoni Ewropea, Evropská unie, Eiropas Savienība |
| Has part | Bulgaria, Italy, Belgium, France, Romania, Estonia, Croatia, Denmark, Austria, Cyprus, Malta, Spain, United Kingdom, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, Lithuania, Ireland, Slovakia, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Latvia, Luxembourg, Germany, Finland, Slovenia |
| Continent | Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Asia |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6976,-74.2632 |
| Legislative body | European Parliament, Council of the European Union |
| Official language | French, Italian, Dutch, Croatian, Swedish, Estonian, German, Hungarian, Finnish, Spanish, Irish, English, Bulgarian, Latvian, Slovak, Maltese, Lithuanian, Greek, Romanian, Slovene, Polish, Danish, Portuguese, Czech |
| Altitude | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Capital | Brussels |
| Time Zone | Western European Summer Time, Eastern European Time, Central European Time, Central European Summer Time, Eastern European Summer Time, Western European Time |
| Local time | 18:00:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Union is located at 40°41'51"N 74°15'48"W (40.6976000, -74.2632000). It has 31 neighbors: Turkey, Moldova, Belarus, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Hun, Gibraltar, Spain, Morocco, Denmark, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Norway, Vatican, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Suriname, Montenegro, Brazil, San Marino and Serbia.
Union map
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Official website of Union
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- Bulgaria
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- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Greece
- France
- Hungary
- Poland
- Slovenia
- Malta
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Denmark
- Luxembourg
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Ireland
Demographics
The population of Union increased by 1.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 493,987,245 | - | demographic balance |
| 2008 | 495,985,066 | 0.4% | demographic balance |
| 2009 | 497,780,439 | 0.36% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 66,455 | -748948.89% | demographic balance |
| 2011 | 67,449 | 1.47% | demographic balance |
| 2012 | 67,847 | 0.59% | demographic balance |
| 2013 | 68,238 | 0.57% | demographic balance |
| 2014 | 68,309 | 0.1% | demographic balance |
| 2015 | 68,130 | -0.26% | demographic balance |
| 2016 | 68,374 | 0.36% | demographic balance |
| 2017 | 68,491 | 0.17% | demographic balance |
| 2018 | 68,174 | -0.46% | demographic balance |
| 2019 | 68,153 | -0.03% | demographic balance |
| 2020 | 67,137 | -1.51% | demographic balance |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Union, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446303 | Healthcare Training Institute | Union (NJ) | 07083 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Union, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Union.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Union Center Post Office | Union (NJ) | 07083 |
Other places with the same name (21)
- Union, New York town in Broome County, New York, United States with a population of 52,262 people.
- Union, Missouri city in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States with a population of 12,094 people.
- Union, South Carolina township of Union County, New Jersey with a population of 8,045 people.
- Union, South Carolina county seat of Union County, South Carolina with a population of 7,535 people.
- Union, Ohio city in Montgomery and Miami Counties in the U. with a population of 6,909 people.
- Union, Kentucky township in Boone County, Iowa with a population of 6,116 people.
- Union, Pennsylvania township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania with a population of 5,661 people.
- Union, Maine town in Knox County, Maine, United States with a population of 2,275 people.
- Union, Oregon township of Union County, New Jersey with a population of 2,207 people.
- Union, Indiana city in Indiana, United States of America with a population of 2,160 people.
- Union, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 1,876 people.
- Union, Connecticut town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 844 people.
- Union, Wisconsin town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 799 people.
- Union, Illinois village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States with a population of 548 people.
- Union, West Virginia town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States with a population of 539 people.
- Union, Michigan township in Cass County, Michigan with a population of 440 people.
- Union, Iowa city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States with a population of 373 people.
- Union, Minnesota township in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 365 people.
- Union, Nebraska village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 242 people.
- Union, Alabama town in Alabama, USA with a population of 207 people.
- Union, North Dakota township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 182 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 128,382 | The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Elizabethport | 124,969 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Plainfield | 50,011 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Linden | 42,076 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Rahway | 29,832 | City in Union County, New Jersey |
| Westfield | 29,238 | Town in Union County, New Jersey |
| Scotch Plains | 24,138 | Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cranford | 24,028 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hillside | 21,841 | Township of New Jersey |
| Summit | 21,812 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle | 21,689 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Clark | 15,837 | Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| New Providence | 13,994 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle Park | 13,510 | Borough in Union County, New Jersey |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,313 | Township in Union County, New Jersey |
| Kenilworth | 8,153 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Union distances to largest New Jersey cities