Union County New Jersey Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Union County New Jersey area was $86,764 in 2021, the latest figures available. Union County median household income is $2,532 lower than the median New Jersey household income and $17,047 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Union County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Union County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Union County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Jersey | $89,296 | -2.53% | +1.25% |
| Union County | $86,764 | -0.79% | -2.16% |
Trends in Union County, NJ Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Union is $86,764. Real median household income peaked in 2018 at $88,676 and is now $1,912 (2.16%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Union County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Union County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Union County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,296 | $86,764 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,611 | $87,453 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,875 | $85,139 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $88,195 | $88,676 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $88,518 | $85,465 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,949 | $81,322 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $82,592 | $81,381 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,388 | $79,081 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $81,740 | $75,248 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $82,361 | $77,880 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $81,439 | $80,159 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $86,512 | $82,598 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $87,810 | $80,629 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $85,769 | $87,047 |
Union County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Union County was $109,582 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey family income, Union County median family income is $520 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Union County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Union County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Jersey | $110,102 | -2.51% | +0.63% |
| Union County | $109,582 | +2.81% | +3.27% |
Trends in Union County, NJ Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $109,582, the median family income for Union was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Union County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Union County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Union County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $110,102 | $109,582 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $112,942 | $106,590 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $112,021 | $99,709 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,411 | $106,107 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $107,542 | $99,802 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $106,746 | $94,579 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,203 | $94,292 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $101,290 | $94,743 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,518 | $93,028 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $99,828 | $95,487 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $99,303 | $97,090 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $105,549 | $98,467 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $107,181 | $99,842 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $104,737 | $106,466 |
Union County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Union County was $46,127 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey per capita income, Union County median per capita income is $1,211 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Union County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Union County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Jersey | $47,338 | -1.92% | +2.47% |
| Union County | $46,127 | +0.50% | +1.01% |
Trends in Union County, NJ Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $46,127, the per capita income for Union was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Union County, New Jersey, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Union County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Union County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $47,338 | $46,127 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $48,266 | $45,899 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $47,570 | $44,060 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,196 | $45,668 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $44,837 | $43,665 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $43,932 | $43,867 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $42,593 | $41,045 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $41,920 | $40,845 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,622 | $40,691 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,242 | $38,840 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,155 | $40,097 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $43,372 | $42,325 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $44,317 | $41,544 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,768 | $43,506 |
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