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Union County

Industry giants and a diverse population fuel Union County’s thriving economy.

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About Union County

Union County is a vital business and logistics hub with major assets such as Newark Liberty International Airport and Port Newark shipping facilities nearby. Transportation is seamless, supported by NJ Transit rail, major highways, and Newark Liberty Airport. Corporate offices join the growing small business community in cities like Elizabeth and Linden. Cultural centers such as the Union County Performing Arts Center and Eagle Rock Reservation provide rich recreational options. Charming downtowns in towns like Westfield and Cranford offer boutique shopping, dining, and historic districts that highlight a strong sense of place.

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Major Private Sector Employers

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Company Industry
14 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:15 PM acoulter 05/09/2025 06:37 PM Fiserv Financial Services
25 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:58 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:30 PM Nokia Technology
26 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:30 PM Merck Life Sciences/Healthcare
29 acoulter 01/09/2025 07:00 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:31 PM Allied Beverage Group Food and Beverage
33 acoulter 17/10/2025 08:31 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:31 PM GEP Technology
34 acoulter 17/10/2025 08:32 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:32 PM CorewWeave Technology
35 acoulter 17/10/2025 08:32 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:32 PM Turtle and Hughes Advanced Manufacturing
36 acoulter 17/10/2025 08:32 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:32 PM New Jersey Law Journal Professional Services
37 acoulter 17/10/2025 08:33 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:33 PM Kenvue Life Sciences/Healthcare
38 acoulter 17/10/2025 08:33 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 08:33 PM Adam Tech Advanced Manufacturing

Source: ZoomInfo, 2025; Dunn & Bradstreet, 2023; CNJ Internal Research, 2023-2025.

Major Industries

Financial Services

Financial Services

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

Union County By the Numbers

Union County By the Numbers

Largest Municipalities

A snapshot of the scale and market potential of key cities and townships in Union County

134,283

Elizabeth

65,366

Union City

54,513

Plainfield

43,352

Linden

30,539

Westfield

29,693

Rahway

Source: U.S. Census July 2022

Demographics

A snapshot of Union County’s diverse population

41.70%

White

20.50%

Black

34.40%

Hispanic (of all races)

5.60%

Asian

19.70%

Other

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Education Attainment

Levels of education acquired by Union County residents

87.70%

High School Diploma

6.10%

Associates Degree

40.50%

Bachelor’s Degree

16.10%

Post-Graduate Studies

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Taxes

Understanding Union County’s tax structure and rates

Corporate Income Tax

6.5% for > $0
7.5% for > $50,000
9.0% for > $100,000
11.5% for > $10,000,000

Personal Income Tax (For incomes above $1,000,000)

1.4%-10.75%

State Tax

6.625% Sales Tax

Gross Receipt Tax

None

Franchise Tax

None

Personal Property Tax

None

Real Property Tax

No state property tax

Fuel Tax per gallon of gasoline

41.4 cents

Institutes of Higher Education

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Institution Name Type Undergrad Graduate
1 choosenjstg 21/08/2025 06:24 PM acoulter 05/09/2025 08:43 PM Kean University 4-Year 12,548 2,475
2 acoulter 05/09/2025 08:43 PM acoulter 05/09/2025 08:43 PM Union County College 2-year 10,973 N/A

Source: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE)

Infrastructure

Union County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.

Infrastructure

Union County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.

Use of Public Transport

9.60%

Use of Public Transport

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Commuter Rail Lines

5

Commuter Rail Lines

Source: NJ Transit

Distance to Ports

8 miles

(12.9 KM)
Port Newark-Elizabeth

County Resources

Union County Chamber of Commerce

Union County’s premier business network, dedicated to supporting local enterprises, driving economic growth, and fostering connections across the community.

Union County Improvement Authority

A county agency that finances and manages projects to advance economic development, infrastructure, and sustainability throughout Union County.

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