Union City Population 2026
Union City has a population of 69,156, making it the #555 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. It is about 127× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,156
Rank in United States
#555
Coordinates
40.78°N, 74.02°W
~53 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
332 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Jersey
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 281,944 | #73 |
| Jersey City | 264,290 | #78 |
| Paterson | 147,754 | #188 |
| Elizabeth | 129,007 | #224 |
| Edison | 102,548 | #314 |
| Trenton | 89,620 | #380 |
| Toms River | 88,791 | #382 |
| Clifton | 86,334 | #412 |
Cities near Union City
- North Bergen63,484 people · ~3 km away
- Hoboken53,635 people · ~4 km away
- Jersey City264,290 people · ~7 km away
- New York City8,804,190 people · ~7 km away
- Fort Lee36,672 people · ~9 km away
- Hackensack44,834 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Union City?
Union City has a population of 69,156 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #555 biggest city in United States.
What state is Union City in?
Union City is located in New Jersey, United States.
Is Union City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 332 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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