Monmouth Times

35.2 percent of Union Beach residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 34.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Union Beach population reached 4,490.

Out of 2,909 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	1,581	35.2
Employed	2,909	64.8
Employed in civilian labor force	2,909	64.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0