Union County, New Jersey
Government AdministrationUnited States501-1000 Employees
Union County, New Jersey, is a county government serving a densely populated portion of the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area. It ranks as the seventh-largest county by population and is noted for its mix of diverse suburbs and urban centers. The county's transportation position is significant, with access to Liberty International Airport, NJ Transit, major roadways, and the Goethals Bridge linking to New York, as well as facilities tied to the Port of New York/New Jersey and Port Linden. Elizabeth serves as the county seat, housing most major offices and courts. Major employers, including Merck, Philips 66, and Wakefern, anchor the economy alongside Kean University, Union County College, and the region's vocational-technical schools. In 2026, Union County advanced health and mobility initiatives through partnerships to launch mobile pediatric units with RWJBarnabas Health and to pilot an on-demand micro-transit service with Via.