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Population Review

Paramus borough, NJ — Population & Demographics

Paramus borough, NJ has a population of 26,500. The median household income is $139,707 and the median age is 49.1.

26,500

Population

$139,707

Median Income

$736,000

Median Home Value

49.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White59.2%
Black or African American4.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$139,707

Median Household Income

$55,503

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$736,000

Median Home Value

$2,845

Median Rent

81.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.1%

High School+

50.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.8%

Drive Alone

63.2%

Public Transit

21.5%

Work From Home

30.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.6%

Foreign Born

62.2%

Non-English at Home

4.5%

Veterans

10.0%

With Disability

97.4%

Health Insurance

95.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.8%
Information11.5%
Construction7.6%
Manufacturing5.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.2%
Public Administration4.5%
Retail Trade3.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Paramus borough, NJ has a population of 26,500 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Paramus borough, NJ is $139,707, with 3.1% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Paramus borough, NJ is $736,000, with median rent at $2,845.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.