Union County
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TOTAL POPULATION
Source: US Census, 2010
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LABOR FORCE
Source: Chmura, 2016
LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES
| wdt_ID | Municipality | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth | 124,969 |
| 2 | Union | 56,642 |
| 3 | Plainfield | 49,808 |
| 4 | Linden | 40,499 |
| 5 | Westfield | 30,316 |
| 6 | Rahway | 27,346 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2010
MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS
| wdt_ID | Company | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merck & Co. | Pharmaceuticals |
| 2 | Overlook Hospital | Hospital |
| 3 | Trinitas Hospital | Hospital |
| 4 | Blue Apron | Meal Service |
| 5 | Linden North America, Inc. | Manufacturer |
| 6 | Nokia | Telecommunication |
| 7 | Phillips 66 Bayway | Refinery |
| 8 | Summit Medical Group | Medical Practice |
Source: UCEDC Major Employers List, 2017
ETHNICITY/RACE
| wdt_ID | Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White | 61 |
| 2 | Black | 22 |
| 3 | Hispanic (of all races) | 27 |
| 4 | Asian | 5 |
| 5 | Other | 9 |
Source: US Census, 2010- 2015
AGE (POPULATION)
| wdt_ID | Age | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under 20 | 27 |
| 2 | 20-39 | 26 |
| 3 | 40-64 | 34 |
| 4 | 65+ | 13 |
Source: US Census, 2010- 2015
EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
| wdt_ID | DEGREE | PERCENTAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | H.S. Diploma or Higher | 87 |
| 4 | Associates Degree | 6 |
| 5 | Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35 |
| 6 | Post-graduate studies | 14 |
Source: US Census, American FactFinder, 2017
INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
| wdt_ID | Institute | Type | Undergrad | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kean University | 4 Yr | 11,814 | 2298 |
| 2 | Union County College | 2 Yr | 11,220 | N/A |
Source: Secretary of Higher Ed
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USE OF
PUBLIC TRANSIT
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015
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COMMUTER
RAIL LINES
RAIL LINES
Source: NJ Transit
MILEAGE TO AIRPORTS
| wdt_ID | Airport | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark International Airport | 7 |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy International Airport | 35 |
| 3 | LaGuardia Airport | 32 |
| 4 | Philadelphia International Airport | 85 |
| 5 | Trenton-Mercer Airport | 45 |
| 6 | Atlantic City International Airport | 105 |
| 7 | Teterboro Airport | 27 |
MILEAGE TO PORTS
| wdt_ID | PORT | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Newark-Elizabeth | 8 |
TAXES
| wdt_ID | Tax | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate Income Tax (Single Sales Factor) | 6.5% to 11.5% (for incomes over $1M) |
| 2 | Personal Income Tax | 1.4% to 10.75% (for incomes over $1M) |
| 3 | Sales and Use Tax | 6.625% (3.3125% in UEZs) |
| 4 | Gross Receipts Tax | None |
| 5 | Franchise Tax | None |
| 6 | Personal Property Tax | None |
| 7 | Real Property Tax | No state property tax |
| 8 | Fuel Tax | 50.7 cents per gallon |
*Corporate Income Tax will decrease to 9% in 2022.
Source: Tax Foundation 2021
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