Union City, NJ Demographics

A map of Union City's Population by Race

Union City, New Jersey has an estimated population of 66,463, a decrease from the 68,589 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% Hispanic, 9.5% White, 3.3% Black, 3.3% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union City has become slightly 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 City, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 31.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union City is ranked the 13th 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 City was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union City's White Population

6,304 residents of Union City, or 9.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union City is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Union City ranks 690th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 10.0% to 9.5%.

Union City is less White than neighboring Hoboken (65.5% White), West New York (12.8% White), Secaucus (33.7% White), Guttenberg (17.2% White), and Fairview (25.8% White).

Union City's Black Population

2,221 residents of Union City, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union City is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Union City ranks 450th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Black population has grown by an estimated 63.9%. Black residents' share of Union City's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.3%.

Union City is more Black than neighboring Hoboken (3.2% Black), West New York (2.5% Black), and Fairview (1.3% Black). Union City is less Black than neighboring Secaucus (5.3% Black), and Guttenberg (4.3% Black).

Union City's Asian Population

2,197 residents of Union City, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union City is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Union City ranks 344th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Union City is less Asian than neighboring Hoboken (12.6% Asian), West New York (7.9% Asian), Secaucus (36.1% Asian), Guttenberg (7.4% Asian), and Fairview (4.2% Asian).

Union City's Hispanic Population

54,391 residents of Union City, or 81.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union City is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Union City ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Union City's population has decreased from 82.4% to 81.8%.

Union City is more Hispanic than neighboring Hoboken (13.4% Hispanic), West New York (75.9% Hispanic), Secaucus (18.3% Hispanic), Guttenberg (66.8% Hispanic), and Fairview (65.8% Hispanic).

Union City's Native American/Other Population

414 residents of Union City, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union City is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Union City ranks 106th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Union City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hoboken (0.5% Native American/Other), West New York (0.2% Native American/Other), and Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other). Union City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Secaucus (1.5% Native American/Other), and Guttenberg (1.4% Native American/Other).

Union City's Multiracial Population

936 residents of Union City, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union City is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Union City ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Union City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Union City is more Multiracial than neighboring West New York (0.8% Multiracial). Union City is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoboken (4.8% Multiracial), Secaucus (4.9% Multiracial), Guttenberg (2.9% Multiracial), and Fairview (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.