Union City, New Jersey
Union City: The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
About
Union City is a city located in the county of Hudson in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 66,455 and a population density of 19,936 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 67,982 inhabitants.
The city was created 100 years ago in 1925.
Quick Facts about Union City
| Population | 67,982 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Hudson County |
| Different from | Union Township |
| Postal code | 07087 |
| Phone Area Codes | 201 |
| Area | 3.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7796,-74.0238 |
| Altitude | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Establishment | June 01, 1925 (100 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:01:37 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 20,395 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 2.25% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 81℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Union City is located at 40°46'46"N 74°1'26"W (40.7795500, -74.0237500). It has 5 neighbors: Hoboken, Jersey City, North Bergen, Weehawken and West New York.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Union City increased by 2.25% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66,455 | - | census |
| 2011 | 67,446 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 67,844 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 68,232 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 68,302 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 68,119 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 68,365 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 68,485 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,124 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 67,982 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,909 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 51,135 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -14.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,922 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 51,137 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.9% |
| White only, percent : | 25.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 72.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 24.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,708 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,594 |
Union City zip code is 07087.
County name: Hudson, County
fips: 34017
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,594 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $75,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,000 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $347 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $681 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 10 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,988 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,891 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 249,430 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 711,304 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 656,607 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,198 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $29,705 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,174 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,088 |
| 2019 total employment : | 12,974 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 455,844 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,298 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,060 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,823 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,808 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,243 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,601 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 398 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,428 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 70.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 724.74 |
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People born in Union City (39)
People born in Union City, including actor Bobby Cannavale, Greek-professional basketball player Nikos Galis, professional wrestler AJ Lee, .
More notable people
- Nick Piantanida (American amateur parachute jumper) he was born in 15/08/1932
- Dennis Locorriere (American musician) he was born in 13/06/1949
- Norman Cousins (American journalist) he was born in 24/06/1915
- Ivan Paul Kaminow (American physicist) he was born in 03/03/1930
- Alan Gewirth (American philosopher) he was born in 28/11/1912
- Hank Finkel (American basketball player) he was born in 20/04/1942
- Vincent J. Dellay (Member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey) he was born in 23/06/1907
- Harry Donovan (American sportsperson and basketball player) he was born in 10/09/1926
- Togo Palazzi (American basketball player) he was born in 08/08/1932
- Joe Oriolo (animator) he was born in 21/02/1913
- Alfred Egidio Modarelli (United States federal judge) he was born in 27/11/1898
- Anthony Vincent Genovese (architect) he was born in 30/03/1932
- Dwayne Sabb (American football player) he was born in 09/10/1969
- Frank Haubold (Olympic gymnast) he was born in 23/03/1906
- Herb Maack (Football player and coach) he was born in 06/04/1917
- John Markert (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1930
- Jules Witcover (American journalist) he was born in 16/07/1927
- Pedro Sosa (Player of American football) he was born in 06/02/1984
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Union City, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455187 | Total Image Beauty Academy | Union City (NJ) | 07087 |
| 185767 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York | West New York (NJ) | 07093-4623 |
| 188669 | The Ailey School | New York (NY) | 10019-4402 |
| 188687 | American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service | New York (NY) | 10019 |
| 188854 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York (NY) | 10023 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Union City, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
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Other cities in Hudson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hudson County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 262,075 | The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. |
| Bayonne | 65,165 | The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| North Bergen | 59,859 | Township in Hudson County, New Jersey |
| West New York | 53,132 | Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Hoboken | 53,081 | A city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| Kearny | 40,507 | Town in New Jersey |
| Secaucus | 21,602 | Town in New Jersey in eastern USA |
| Harrison | 20,481 | Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Weehawken | 14,442 | Township of New Jersey |
| Guttenberg | 11,015 | Town |
| East Newark | 2,581 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Union City distances to largest New Jersey cities