Union County, NJ

County in New Jersey, Northeast · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Union County, NJ is a county in New Jersey with a population of 604,983 (118th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Household Income (142nd of 3,093), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 162nd of 2,916), Median Income (142nd of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,974th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,644th of 3,094).

Population
605K
118th highest of 3,094
Density
5,873.6
16th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
5.49%
637th highest of 3,094
Area
103
3,036th highest of 3,094
Region
Northeast
New Jersey

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)14.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    11th of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$103,202
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    142nd of 3,093
  3. Adults with Obesity (%)29.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 162nd of 2,916
  4. Adults Who Smoke (%)11.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 188th of 2,916
  5. Median Income$103,202
    Poorest Counties
    142nd of 2,000
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)93.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    222nd of 3,094
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)15.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 217th of 2,916
  8. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)38.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    313th of 3,094
  9. Poverty Rate (%)9.18%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    606th of 3,094
  10. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 776th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$529,200
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,974th of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,730
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,963rd of 3,090
  3. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)15.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,492nd of 2,916
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)30.2
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,644th of 3,094
  5. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)39.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,168th of 3,094
  6. Heating Degree Days per Year4,970
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,620th of 3,050
  7. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,486th of 2,916
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year989
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,351st of 3,050
  9. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,139th of 2,916
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)24.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,057th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (67), weakest Economics (59). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Mercer County, NJ88% similar
  2. Manassas city, VA87% similar
    Compared on 13 of 17
  3. Camden County, NJ86% similar
    Compared on 15 of 17
  4. Suffolk County, NY86% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  5. Cecil County, MD85% similar
    Compared on 15 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Union County, NJ?
Union County, NJ has a population of 604,983, 118th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Union County, NJ rank best at?
Among US counties, Union County, NJ ranks best for Median Household Income (142nd of 3,093); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 162nd of 2,916); Median Income (142nd of 2,000).
Where does Union County, NJ rank worst?
Union County, NJ ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,974th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,644th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Union County, NJ?
Rankodex ranks Union County, NJ on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics