Passaic County, New Jersey

Total Population: 518,289

County Seat: Paterson

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Median Home Value

$439,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$87,137

Across all households

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino43.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)38.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.4%
Two or More Races1.8%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

15.5%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

83.1%

No Health Insurance

12.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$87,137

Mean Household Income

$116,257

Per Capita Income

$40,241

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$439,400

Median Rent

$1,553/mo

Total Housing Units

185,439

Owner-Occupied

52.8%

Renter-Occupied

47.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Married Couple Households

46.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.8%

Average Household Size

2.86

Broadband Internet Access

91.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34031.