Jobs & Employment in Union City, NJ
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.5%
Labor Force
36,713
Employed
33,540
Mean Commute
31 min
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone32.1%
Carpool10.0%
Public Transit35.4%
Walk11.4%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home7.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.2%
Government45.9%
Self-Employed2.9%
Union City, NJ has an unemployment rate of 8.5% with a labor force of 36,713. The average commute time is 31 minutes. About 32.1% of workers drive alone to work. 7.1% of workers work from home.