Passaic County, NJ

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2021 Population

521,067

3.64% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.5

0.536% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.6%

1.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$78,386

6.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$363,700

3.32% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

251,333

2.92% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Passaic County, NJ had a population of 521k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $78,386. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Passaic County, NJ grew from 502,763 to 521,067, a 3.64% increase and its median household income grew from $73,562 to $78,386, a 6.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Passaic County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (40.2%), Other (Hispanic) (16.5%), White (Hispanic) (15.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (9.54%).

None of the households in Passaic County, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.6% of the residents in Passaic County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Passaic County, NJ are Montclair State University (5,506 degrees awarded in 2021), William Paterson University of New Jersey (2,216 degrees), and Berkeley College-Woodland Park (1,048 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Passaic County, NJ was $363,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.2%.

Most people in Passaic County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Passaic County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Passaic County, NJ borders Bergen County, NJ, Essex County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Orange County, NY, and Rockland County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Passaic County, NJ is home to a population of 521k people, from which 85.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 32.1% of Passaic County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (167k people).

In 2021, there were 2.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (209k people) in Passaic County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 85.8k Other (Hispanic) and 80.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

85.6%

2021 Citizenship

85.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.6% of Passaic County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Passaic County, NJ was 85.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Passaic County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Passaic County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
209k ± 609
Other (Hispanic)
85.8k ± 3.74k
White (Hispanic)
80.8k ± 3.25k

42.5%

Hispanic Population

221k people

42.5% of the people in Passaic County, NJ are hispanic (221k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Passaic County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

32.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

167k people

32.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

161k people

As of 2021, 32.1% of Passaic County, NJ residents (167k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Passaic County, NJ was 32.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Passaic County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,676 ± 608
Gulf War (2001-)
2,157 ± 474
Korea
1,037 ± 231

Passaic County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Passaic County, NJ employs 251k people. The largest industries in Passaic County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,323 people), Manufacturing (32,856 people), and Retail Trade (29,780 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,979), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,889), and Public Administration ($79,028).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

251k

2021 Value

± 4,335

2.92%

1 Year growth

± 2.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Passaic County, NJ grew at a rate of 2.92%, from 244k employees to 251k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Passaic County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,154 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,764 people), and Management Occupations (24,334 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Passaic County, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

251k

2021 Value

± 4,335

2.92%

1 Year growth

± 2.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Passaic County, NJ grew at a rate of 2.92%, from 244k employees to 251k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Passaic County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,323 people), Manufacturing (32,856 people), and Retail Trade (29,780 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Passaic County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Passaic County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,834

Median earning men ± $1,344

$36,164

Median earning women ± $1,101

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($96,233), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,263), and Information ($74,605).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($71,438), Public Administration ($64,051), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,559).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,626
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,823
Manufacturing
2,781
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.29M
Manufacturing
$3.13M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.5M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Passaic County, NJ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.1%), followed by Other (0.67%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.67%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Passaic County, NJ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.1%), followed by Other (0.67%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Passaic County, NJ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Passaic County, NJ awarded 10,374 degrees. The student population of Passaic County, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 14,183 male students and 25,236 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Passaic County, NJ are White (4,021 and 39.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,360 and 33%), Black or African American (1,330 and 13%), and Unknown (653 and 6.41%).

The largest universities in Passaic County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Montclair State University (5,506 and 53.1%), William Paterson University of New Jersey (2,216 and 21.4%), and Berkeley College-Woodland Park (1,048 and 10.1%).

The most popular majors in Passaic County, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (1,283 and 12.4%), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (394 and 3.8%), and Medical Assistant (305 and 2.94%).

The median tuition cost in Passaic County, NJ for a public four year colleges is $13,050 for in-state students and $21,479 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Passaic County, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 39,419 (36% men and 64% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 39,419 students enrolled in Passaic County, NJ, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 13,887 records, of which 66.5% were women and 33.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Human Development & Family Studies
262 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
714 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
386 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Passaic County, NJ was General Human Development & Family Studies with 262 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Passaic County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Montclair State University
5,506 degrees awarded
William Paterson University of New Jersey
2,216 degrees awarded
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
1,048 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montclair State University with 5,506 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,561 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Passaic County, NJ, which is 0.523 times less than the 6,813 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,021 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,360 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,385) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Passaic County, NJ was $363,700 in 2021, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $352,000 to $363,700, a 3.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Passaic County, NJ is 52.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Passaic County, NJ have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Passaic County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Passaic County, NJ is $78,386. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Passaic County, NJ was Census Tract 2462.02 with a value of $172,589, followed by Census Tract 2460.03 and Census Tract 2462.01, with respective values of $167,768 and $164,405.

In 2022, 29.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Passaic County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.53%.

Housing

Property

$363,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,073

$91,979

Median Property Taxes

±$1,975

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Passaic County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Passaic County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.2%

Homeownership

2021

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.2% of the housing units in Passaic County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Passaic County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2462.02
Census Tract 2460.03
Census Tract 2462.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Passaic County, NJ was Census Tract 2462.02 with a value of $172,589, followed by Census Tract 2460.03 and Census Tract 2462.01, with respective values of $167,768 and $164,405.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Passaic County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,386

Median Household Income

± $1,861

176k

Number of Households

± 3,325

In 2021, the median household income of the 176k households in Passaic County, NJ grew to $78,386 from the previous year's value of $73,562.

The following chart displays the households in Passaic County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Passaic County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (7.08%)

In 2021, 70% of workers in Passaic County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (7.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Passaic County, NJ have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in Passaic County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Passaic County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Passaic County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Passaic County, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 29.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Passaic County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.53%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Passaic County, NJ (74.9k out of 514k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Passaic County, NJ is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25.4% of the children was living in poverty in Passaic County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 382 in Passaic County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 107 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.6% of the population of Passaic County, NJ has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 24.1% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 7.65% on non-group plans, and 0.271% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Passaic County, NJ see 1724 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.74% decrease from the previous year (1791 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1375 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 701 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,724 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Passaic County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Passaic County, NJ see an average of 1,724 patients per year. This represents a 3.74% decrease from the previous year (1,791 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Passaic County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

24.1%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

7.65%

Non-Group

0.271%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Passaic County, NJ declined by 1.53% from 12.6% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Passaic County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 34.2 in Passaic County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Passaic County, NJ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.1% in Passaic County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Passaic County, NJ.

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