Union City, New Jersey
Union City: The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. It is located on the Hudson River in northeastern New Jersey. Union City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
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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 |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1925 (100 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:48:10 (25th June 2025) |
| Density : | 20,395 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 2.25% (2010-2019) |
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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Union City has 5 neighbours.
- Hoboken A city in Hudson County, New Jersey. It is located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Hoboken is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Hoboken Historical Society and the Hoboken Terminal.
- Jersey City The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. It is located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Jersey City is known for its diversity, its proximity to New York City, and its many attractions, such as the Liberty State Park and the Statue of
- North Bergen township in Hudson County, New Jersey
- Weehawken township of New Jersey
- West New York town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
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, .
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- 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
Schools in Union City
College & universities near Union City, NJ
| 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 |
| 190600 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | New York (NY) | 10019 |
| 192110 | The Juilliard School | New York (NY) | 10023-6588 |
| 188669 | The Ailey School | New York (NY) | 10019-4402 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Union City, NJ
| 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
