Description:
Union County is a highly urban and densely populated county, yet it also is home to nature preserves and quiet suburbs. Elizabeth, the county seat, was established in the colonial era and is situated on the Arthur Kill. Some of the county's core strengths include its centralized location and outstanding transportation infrastructure, including the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, extensive freight and passenger rail service and the Port of Elizabeth. The Goethals Bridge serves as New Jersey's gateway to Staten Island and markets beyond. The county's assets also include a strong technological base and a diverse population. Corporate Headquarters for Merck and Co., Schering-Plough, and Wakefern Food Corp. are situated here. The diverse industrial and manufacturing base includes retail, pharmaceuticals, petroleum and telecommunications. The county also is home to the Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth, an example of successful brownfields redevelopment.
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Key Facts |
Estimate |
Margin of Error |
| Total population |
526,426 |
N/A |
| Median age (years) |
37.5 |
+/- 0.3 |
| Race |
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White |
59.9% |
+/- 0.9% |
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Black or African American |
21.6% |
+/- 0.4% |
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Asian |
4.6% |
+/- 0.2% |
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- Asian Indian |
1.8% |
+/- 0.4% |
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- Filipino |
1.4% |
0.4% |
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- Other |
1.4% |
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
26.3% |
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Puerto Rican |
5.0% |
+/- 0.8% |
| Total Housing Units |
197,782 |
+/- 495 |
| Occupied Housing Units |
183,648 |
+/- 1,993 |
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Owner-occupied |
113,582% |
+/- 2,829 |
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Renter-occupied |
70,066 |
+/- 3,039 |
| Median Household Income |
$62,250 |
+/- $3,042 |
| Median Housing Value |
$381,800 |
+/- $7,289 |
| Households with one or more people under 18 years |
68,037 |
+/-2,717 |
| Households with one or more people 65 years and over |
48,311 |
+/-1,610 |
| Average household size |
2.83 |
+/-0.03 |
Source: American Community Survey, US Census (2009) |
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