Union City, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Union City decreased by 2,597. In this period, the peak population was 68,491 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 67,059 | - | - |
| 2001 | 67,099 | 40 | 0.06% |
| 2002 | 66,622 | -477 | -0.71% |
| 2003 | 66,317 | -305 | -0.46% |
| 2004 | 65,709 | -608 | -0.92% |
| 2005 | 64,651 | -1,058 | -1.61% |
| 2006 | 63,272 | -1,379 | -2.13% |
| 2007 | 62,096 | -1,176 | -1.86% |
| 2008 | 62,132 | 36 | 0.06% |
| 2009 | 62,143 | 11 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 66,458 | 4,315 | 6.94% |
| 2011 | 67,449 | 991 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 67,847 | 398 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 68,238 | 391 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 68,309 | 71 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 68,130 | -179 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 68,374 | 244 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 68,491 | 117 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 68,174 | -317 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 68,153 | -21 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 68,138 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 65,958 | -2,180 | -3.20% |
| 2022 | 64,735 | -1,223 | -1.85% |
| 2023 | 64,462 | -273 | -0.42% |
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Union City, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Union City's population decreased by 601 (0.90%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Union City's population increased by 1,680 (2.53%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Union City's population decreased by 3,676 (5.39%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Union City's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 64,462.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Union City's population peaked in year 2017 at 68,491.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Union City's population was lowest in year 2007 at 62,096.
Union City, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Union City grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Union City had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.87% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Union City annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.17% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Union City population grew the most, with an increase of 4,315 people (a 6.94% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Union City population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,180 people (a 3.20% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Union City, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Union City's population decreased by 1,496 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1,223 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 273 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Union City, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Union City decreased by 3,776 (5.53%). The population was highest at 68,491 in the year 2017 and lowest at 64,462 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.56%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)