Union Beach, NJ Demographics

A map of Union Beach's Population by Race

Union Beach, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,707, a less than 1% change from the 5,723 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 6.1% Black, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union Beach has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Union Beach, that probability was 36.4% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union Beach is ranked the 274th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Union Beach was ranked the 266th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union Beach's White Population

4,355 residents of Union Beach, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union Beach is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Union Beach ranks 294th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Union Beach's population has decreased from 78.6% to 76.3%.

Union Beach is more White than neighboring Keansburg (59.1% White), Keyport (62% White), Cliffwood Beach (50.9% White), and North Middletown (75.3% White). Union Beach is less White than neighboring Strathmore (81.8% White).

Union Beach's Black Population

349 residents of Union Beach, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union Beach is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Union Beach ranks 454th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 214.4%. Black residents' share of Union Beach's population has increased from 1.9% to 6.1%.

Union Beach is more Black than neighboring Keyport (4.2% Black), North Middletown (1.9% Black), and Strathmore (1.8% Black). Union Beach is less Black than neighboring Keansburg (9.6% Black), and Cliffwood Beach (16.1% Black).

Union Beach's Asian Population

44 residents of Union Beach, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union Beach is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Union Beach ranks 424th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.8%. Asian residents' share of Union Beach's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.8%.

Union Beach is less Asian than neighboring Keansburg (1.8% Asian), Keyport (2.4% Asian), Cliffwood Beach (5.6% Asian), and Strathmore (5.5% Asian).

Union Beach's Hispanic Population

887 residents of Union Beach, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union Beach is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Union Beach ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Union Beach's population has increased from 12.7% to 15.5%.

Union Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Strathmore (6.3% Hispanic). Union Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Keansburg (25.8% Hispanic), Keyport (25.8% Hispanic), Cliffwood Beach (21.1% Hispanic), and North Middletown (16.5% Hispanic).

Union Beach's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Union Beach, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union Beach is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Union Beach ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Union Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keyport (0.1% Native American/Other), and North Middletown (0% Native American/Other). Union Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keansburg (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cliffwood Beach (0.9% Native American/Other).

Union Beach's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Union Beach, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union Beach is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Union Beach ranks 200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Union Beach's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.0%.

Union Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Keansburg (2.8% Multiracial), Keyport (5.4% Multiracial), Cliffwood Beach (5.4% Multiracial), North Middletown (5.4% Multiracial), and Strathmore (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.