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Population Review

Paterson city, NJ — Population & Demographics

Paterson city, NJ has a population of 157,660. The median household income is $53,766 and the median age is 33.3.

157,660

Population

$53,766

Median Income

$335,400

Median Home Value

33.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White15.5%
Black or African American24.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,766

Median Household Income

$23,528

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$335,400

Median Home Value

$1,457

Median Rent

26.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

76.1%

High School+

12.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

8.0%

Drive Alone

4.8%

Work From Home

23.1 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Paterson city, NJ has a population of 157,660 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Paterson city, NJ is $53,766, with 20.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Paterson city, NJ is $335,400, with median rent at $1,457.

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