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
| White | 59.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 28.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.8% |
| Information | 11.5% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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.