Union County, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Union County increased by 49,655. In this period, the peak population was 573,660 in the year 2020. 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 | 523,071 | - | - |
| 2001 | 525,776 | 2,705 | 0.52% |
| 2002 | 526,827 | 1,051 | 0.20% |
| 2003 | 526,378 | -449 | -0.09% |
| 2004 | 525,234 | -1,144 | -0.22% |
| 2005 | 523,988 | -1,246 | -0.24% |
| 2006 | 522,399 | -1,589 | -0.30% |
| 2007 | 521,682 | -717 | -0.14% |
| 2008 | 523,641 | 1,959 | 0.38% |
| 2009 | 527,867 | 4,226 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 537,336 | 9,469 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 539,918 | 2,582 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 542,977 | 3,059 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 546,051 | 3,074 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 548,052 | 2,001 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 549,954 | 1,902 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 552,814 | 2,860 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 554,695 | 1,881 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 556,475 | 1,780 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 556,664 | 189 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 573,660 | 16,996 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 572,833 | -827 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 570,417 | -2,416 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 572,726 | 2,309 | 0.40% |
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Union County, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Union County's population increased by 14,265 (2.73%), 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 County's population increased by 36,324 (6.76%), 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 County's population decreased by 934 (0.16%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Union County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 572,726.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Union County's population peaked in year 2020 at 573,660.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Union County's population was lowest in year 2007 at 521,682.
Union County, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Union County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Union County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.41% per year. Overall the population grew 9.49% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Union County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.41% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Union County population grew the most, with an increase of 16,996 people (a 3.05% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Union County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,416 people (a 0.42% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Union County, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Union County's population decreased by 107 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 2,416 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2,309 (0.40%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Union County, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Union County increased by 26,675 (4.89%). The population was highest at 573,660 in the year 2020 and lowest at 548,052 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)