Passaic County, NJ

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Passaic County Overview

519,986
TOTAL POPULATION
255,780
MALE POPULATION
264,206
FEMALE POPULATION
96.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,932
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,267
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$84,465
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,323
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
273,466
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Passaic County Area Codes

Race in Passaic County

The most populous races in Passaic County are White / Caucasian (263,234 | 50.6%), Hispanic or Latino (224,495 | 43.2%), and Some other Race (90,649 | 17.4%).
Race in Passaic County
Race# Population% Population
Asian28,3695.5%
Black / African American55,83110.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific1790.0%
Hispanic or Latino224,49543.2%
Native / Alaskan1,5420.3%
White / Caucasian263,23450.6%
Two or more Races80,18215.4%
Some other Race90,64917.4%
Total519,986100.0%

Ancestry in Passaic County

The most populous ancestries reported in Passaic County are Dominican (76,910 | 14.8%), Italian (58,557 | 11.3%), South American (49,231 | 9.5%), Mexican (37,316 | 7.2%), and Puerto Rican (36,385 | 7.0%), together accounting for 49.7% of all Passaic County residents.
Ancestry in Passaic County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2880.1%
African6,2481.2%
Albanian2,6940.5%
American11,1272.1%
Arab15,1012.9%
Argentinean9670.2%
Armenian6470.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac190.0%
Australian20.0%
Austrian1,3410.3%
Bangladeshi200.0%
Barbadian30.0%
Basque80.0%
Belgian4570.1%
Bhutanese6810.1%
Blackfeet650.0%
Bolivian3630.1%
Brazilian1,3490.3%
British1,2040.2%
British West Indian1540.0%
Bulgarian990.0%
Burmese2,1620.4%
Canadian3590.1%
Cape Verdean260.0%
Celtic100.0%
Central American12,4752.4%
Central American Indian7650.2%
Cherokee3680.1%
Chilean8290.2%
Chippewa10.0%
Colombian17,7513.4%
Costa Rican2,0960.4%
Croatian4950.1%
Cuban4,6170.9%
Czech8100.2%
Czechoslovakian2680.1%
Danish3210.1%
Delaware2830.1%
Dominican76,91014.8%
Dutch6,7391.3%
Dutch West Indian90.0%
Eastern European2,6330.5%
Ecuadorian7,8191.5%
Egyptian2,6990.5%
English11,9392.3%
Estonian70.0%
Ethiopian770.0%
European3,1960.6%
Filipino950.0%
Finnish2120.0%
French3,0850.6%
French Canadian7910.2%
German24,9474.8%
Ghanaian3530.1%
Greek2,0350.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro210.0%
Guatemalan3,3830.6%
Guyanese5960.1%
Haitian1,4290.3%
Honduran2,0620.4%
Hungarian3,7200.7%
Indian (Asian)2,9540.6%
Indonesian460.0%
Inupiat300.0%
Iranian2410.1%
Iraqi2690.1%
Irish32,1916.2%
Iroquois1240.0%
Israeli1,4220.3%
Italian58,55711.3%
Jamaican6,3671.2%
Japanese100.0%
Jordanian2,2380.4%
Korean6,0121.2%
Laotian4530.1%
Latvian1300.0%
Lebanese1,1600.2%
Liberian170.0%
Lithuanian8920.2%
Macedonian9290.2%
Maltese240.0%
Menominee600.0%
Mexican37,3167.2%
Mexican American Indian4610.1%
Moroccan9330.2%
Native Hawaiian2530.1%
Navajo110.0%
New Zealander150.0%
Nicaraguan4060.1%
Nigerian2970.1%
Northern European2820.1%
Norwegian8490.2%
Pakistani1530.0%
Palestinian2,3420.4%
Panamanian1970.0%
Paraguayan700.0%
Pennsylvania German210.0%
Peruvian19,9643.8%
Polish19,9373.8%
Portuguese1,5430.3%
Pueblo100.0%
Puerto Rican36,3857.0%
Romanian6360.1%
Russian5,0841.0%
Salvadoran4,3310.8%
Samoan60.0%
Scandinavian1560.0%
Scotch-Irish1,1340.2%
Scottish1,9960.4%
Senegalese80.0%
Serbian3750.1%
Sierra Leonean1740.0%
Sioux460.0%
Slavic3420.1%
Slovak1,1290.2%
Slovene120.0%
South African1700.0%
South American49,2319.5%
South American Indian4200.1%
Spaniard1,1970.2%
Spanish7700.2%
Spanish American Indian90.0%
Sri Lankan2040.0%
Subsaharan African7,7781.5%
Sudanese3720.1%
Swedish1,3570.3%
Swiss5590.1%
Syrian2,7190.5%
Thai12,8222.5%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4320.1%
Turkish4,1450.8%
Ugandan130.0%
Ukrainian2,9780.6%
Uruguayan2030.0%
Venezuelan1,1860.2%
Vietnamese3,9880.8%
Welsh6850.1%
West Indian3680.1%
Yugoslavian3190.1%
Zimbabwean90.0%
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Immigrants in Passaic County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Passaic County came from Latin America (116,288 | 22.4%), Caribbean (58,298 | 11.2%), Dominican Republic (49,405 | 9.5%), South America (33,383 | 6.4%), and Asia (29,245 | 5.6%), together accounting for 55.1% of all Passaic County residents.
Immigrants in Passaic County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1890.0%
Africa4,5380.9%
Albania1,3180.3%
Argentina6600.1%
Armenia350.0%
Asia29,2455.6%
Australia180.0%
Austria1070.0%
Bahamas550.0%
Bangladesh4,6710.9%
Belarus1790.0%
Belgium390.0%
Belize240.0%
Bolivia3300.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1950.0%
Brazil1,1990.2%
Bulgaria800.0%
Cambodia150.0%
Cameroon50.0%
Canada4610.1%
Caribbean58,29811.2%
Central America24,6074.7%
Chile5310.1%
China1,4870.3%
Colombia10,7032.1%
Costa Rica1,2000.2%
Croatia1840.0%
Cuba2,3530.4%
Czechoslovakia1630.0%
Denmark120.0%
Dominica3240.1%
Dominican Republic49,4059.5%
Eastern Africa2590.1%
Eastern Asia3,2230.6%
Eastern Europe11,5462.2%
Ecuador4,8770.9%
Egypt1,7780.3%
El Salvador2,1340.4%
England4600.1%
Europe18,2333.5%
France1890.0%
Germany7760.2%
Ghana6720.1%
Greece2680.1%
Guatemala1,7610.3%
Guyana7450.1%
Haiti7080.1%
Honduras1,4310.3%
Hong Kong1030.0%
Hungary2050.0%
India6,3241.2%
Indonesia2760.1%
Iran1840.0%
Iraq3900.1%
Ireland5890.1%
Israel6980.1%
Italy3,0450.6%
Jamaica4,8250.9%
Japan2340.1%
Jordan2,2350.4%
Kenya1470.0%
Korea1,5020.3%
Kuwait640.0%
Latin America116,28822.4%
Latvia620.0%
Lebanon9110.2%
Liberia260.0%
Lithuania280.0%
Malaysia100.0%
Mexico17,7013.4%
Middle Africa560.0%
Moldova1150.0%
Morocco7960.2%
Nepal370.0%
Netherlands1420.0%
Nicaragua2610.1%
Nigeria1020.0%
North Macedonia9790.2%
Northern Africa2,9220.6%
Northern Europe1,4920.3%
Norway290.0%
Oceania440.0%
Pakistan7880.2%
Panama950.0%
Peru13,5222.6%
Philippines3,2520.6%
Poland5,0451.0%
Portugal1750.0%
Romania3180.1%
Russia1,1040.2%
Saudi Arabia1310.0%
Scotland290.0%
Senegal130.0%
Serbia2190.0%
Sierra Leone870.0%
South Africa1510.0%
South America33,3836.4%
South Central Asia12,5592.4%
South Eastern Asia3,8560.7%
Southern Europe3,9290.8%
Spain4030.1%
Sri Lanka480.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines530.0%
Sudan2820.1%
Sweden660.0%
Switzerland130.0%
Syria1,6210.3%
Taiwan1720.0%
Thailand1590.0%
Trinidad and Tobago5640.1%
Turkey2,3850.5%
Uganda440.0%
Ukraine1,1000.2%
Uruguay1410.0%
Uzbekistan2680.1%
Venezuela6390.1%
Vietnam920.0%
Western Africa9430.2%
Western Asia8,9171.7%
Western Europe1,2660.2%
Yemen1520.0%
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Sex and Age in Passaic County

Sex and Age in Passaic County

The most populous age groups in Passaic County are 10 to 14 Years (18,240 | 7.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (17,923 | 6.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Passaic County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17,067 (6.7%)16,435 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years17,025 (6.7%)15,739 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years18,240 (7.1%)17,645 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years18,058 (7.1%)17,502 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years17,922 (7.0%)17,923 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years17,472 (6.8%)17,314 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years17,460 (6.8%)16,882 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years16,186 (6.3%)15,982 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years16,931 (6.6%)16,673 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years16,090 (6.3%)16,350 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years16,986 (6.6%)17,297 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years17,152 (6.7%)17,254 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years15,341 (6.0%)16,620 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years11,518 (4.5%)14,421 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years9,524 (3.7%)9,846 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years6,135 (2.4%)8,889 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years3,719 (1.5%)4,473 (1.7%)
85 Years and over2,954 (1.1%)6,961 (2.6%)
Total255,780 (100.0%)264,206 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Passaic County

Median Family Size in Passaic County

The median family size in Passaic County is 3.42 persons per family, with married-couple families (83,411 | 65.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11,679 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Passaic County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple83,411 (65.3%)3.53
Single Male/Father11,679 (9.1%)2.83
Single Female/Mother32,705 (25.6%)3.34
Total Families127,795 (100.0%)3.42

Median Household Size in Passaic County

The median household size in Passaic County is 2.89 persons per household, with single female/mother households (32,705 | 18.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (49,414 | 27.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Passaic County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple83,411 (47.1%)3.55
Single Male/Father11,679 (6.6%)3.14
Single Female/Mother32,705 (18.5%)3.63
Non-family49,414 (27.9%)1.21
Total Households177,209 (100.0%)2.89

Household Size by Marriage Status in Passaic County

Out of a total of 177,209 households in Passaic County, 127,795 (72.1%) are family households, while 49,414 (27.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 42,570, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 41,442.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Passaic County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-41,442 (23.4%)
2-Person Households42,570 (24.0%)6,523 (3.7%)
3-Person Households30,873 (17.4%)999 (0.6%)
4-Person Households30,004 (16.9%)288 (0.2%)
5-Person Households13,559 (7.6%)104 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,226 (3.5%)49 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,563 (2.6%)9 (0.0%)
Total127,795 (72.1%)49,414 (27.9%)

Female Fertility in Passaic County

Fertility by Age in Passaic County

Average fertility rate in Passaic County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Passaic County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years124 (2.1%)7.0
20 to 34 years3,776 (64.9%)72.0
35 to 50 years1,921 (33.0%)37.0
Total5,821 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Passaic County

64.5% of women with births (5,821) in Passaic County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 71.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Passaic County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years35 (28.2%)89 (71.8%)
20 to 34 years2,239 (59.3%)1,537 (40.7%)
35 to 50 years1,479 (77.0%)442 (23.0%)
Total3,755 (64.5%)2,066 (35.5%)

Fertility by Education in Passaic County

Average fertility rate in Passaic County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Passaic County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School623 (10.7%)28.0
High School Diploma1,577 (27.1%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree1,628 (28.0%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree1,332 (22.9%)53.0
Graduate Degree661 (11.4%)60.0
Total5,821 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Passaic County

35.5% of women with births in Passaic County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 54.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Passaic County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School303 (48.6%)320 (51.4%)
High School Diploma825 (52.3%)752 (47.7%)
College or Associate's Degree737 (45.3%)891 (54.7%)
Bachelor's Degree1,260 (94.6%)72 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree628 (95.0%)33 (5.0%)
Total3,755 (64.5%)2,066 (35.5%)

Income in Passaic County

Income Overview in Passaic County

Per Capita Income in Passaic County is $38,932, while median incomes of families and households are $97,267 and $84,465 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income519,986$38,932
Median Family Income127,795$97,267
Mean Family Income127,795$124,975
Median Household Income177,209$84,465
Mean Household Income177,209$112,562
Income Deficit127,795$11,323
Wage / Income Gap (%)519,98624.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)519,98675.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index519,9860.46

Earnings by Sex in Passaic County

Average Earnings in Passaic County are $42,609, $48,262 for men and $36,338 for women, a difference of 24.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Passaic County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male147,310 (52.9%)$48,262
Female131,260 (47.1%)$36,338
Total278,570 (100.0%)$42,609

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Passaic County

The most common earnings brackets in Passaic County are $100,000+ for men (28,885 | 19.6%) and $100,000+ for women (15,938 | 12.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Passaic County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,001 (3.4%)6,233 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,578 (2.4%)4,421 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,820 (2.6%)4,849 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,065 (2.1%)4,249 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,624 (2.5%)5,594 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,076 (2.1%)5,094 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,352 (2.3%)4,440 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,755 (1.9%)4,117 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,125 (2.8%)3,797 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,542 (3.1%)5,021 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9998,385 (5.7%)8,452 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,771 (5.3%)7,396 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9997,845 (5.3%)7,000 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,108 (4.8%)5,957 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9997,473 (5.1%)6,406 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,585 (4.5%)4,661 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,804 (7.3%)8,674 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9999,153 (6.2%)6,869 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,363 (11.1%)12,092 (9.2%)
$100,000+28,885 (19.6%)15,938 (12.1%)
Total147,310 (100.0%)131,260 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Passaic County

Average earnings in Passaic County are $54,956 for men and $42,326 for women, a difference of 23.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $106,332, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,275. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,554, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,515.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Passaic County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,275$23,515
High School Diploma$44,875$29,621
College or Associate's Degree$55,501$41,628
Bachelor's Degree$79,417$63,840
Graduate Degree$106,332$83,554
Total$54,956$42,326

Family Income in Passaic County

Family Income Brackets in Passaic County

According to the Passaic County family income data, there are 24,537 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,195 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Passaic County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,6013.6%
$10,000 to $14,9993,1952.5%
$15,000 to $24,9996,0064.7%
$25,000 to $34,9997,4125.8%
$35,000 to $49,99912,0139.4%
$50,000 to $74,99916,86913.2%
$75,000 to $99,99915,59112.2%
$100,000 to $149,99924,53719.2%
$150,000 to $199,99915,59112.2%
$200,000+22,10917.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Passaic County

7+ person families (4,082 | 3.2%) account for the highest median family income in Passaic County with $148,598 per family, while 2-person families (46,230 | 36.2%) have the highest median income of $41,437 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Passaic County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families46,230 (36.2%)$82,874
3-Person Families31,341 (24.5%)$100,203
4-Person Families28,603 (22.4%)$111,803
5-Person Families12,683 (9.9%)$103,442
6-Person Families4,856 (3.8%)$115,536
7+ Person Families4,082 (3.2%)$148,598
Total127,795 (100.0%)$97,267

Family Income by Number of Earners in Passaic County

The median family income in Passaic County is $97,267, with families comprising 3+ earners (24,089) having the highest median family income of $157,219, while families with no earners (15,137) have the lowest median family income of $32,494, accounting for 18.9% and 11.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Passaic County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners15,137 (11.8%)$32,494
1 Earner36,469 (28.5%)$58,134
2 Earners52,100 (40.8%)$118,300
3+ Earners24,089 (18.9%)$157,219
Total127,795 (100.0%)$97,267

Household Income in Passaic County

Household Income Brackets in Passaic County

With 31,189 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Passaic County, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 7,266 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Passaic County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,9744.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997,2664.1%
$15,000 to $24,99911,1646.3%
$25,000 to $34,99912,2276.9%
$35,000 to $49,99917,1899.7%
$50,000 to $74,99924,80914.0%
$75,000 to $99,99920,91111.8%
$100,000 to $149,99931,18917.6%
$150,000 to $199,99918,60710.5%
$200,000+26,05014.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Passaic County

The median household income in Passaic County is $84,465, with the highest median household income of $100,746 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 73,728 households (41.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,665, with 2,712 households (1.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Passaic County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,712 (1.5%)$44,665
25 to 44 Years55,178 (31.1%)$85,773
45 to 64 Years73,728 (41.6%)$100,746
65+ Years45,591 (25.7%)$62,989
Total177,209 (100.0%)$84,465

Poverty in Passaic County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Passaic County

With 12.4% poverty level for males and 14.5% for females among the residents of Passaic County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,985 males (23.5%) and 3,851 females (23.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Passaic County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,985 (23.5%)3,851 (23.7%)
5 Years870 (22.5%)588 (17.1%)
6 to 11 Years4,486 (22.0%)3,809 (20.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,881 (17.4%)1,843 (17.1%)
15 Years860 (23.4%)825 (23.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,277 (18.3%)1,191 (18.1%)
18 to 24 Years3,323 (14.1%)3,127 (13.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,801 (8.1%)5,275 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,125 (9.5%)5,086 (15.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,557 (7.8%)3,278 (9.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,726 (8.4%)3,202 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,875 (9.0%)3,094 (12.8%)
75 Years and over1,473 (11.8%)2,587 (13.6%)
Total31,239 (12.4%)37,756 (14.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Passaic County

According to the poverty statistics in Passaic County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.2% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Passaic County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,989 (76.5%)12,408 (76.3%)
5 Years2,998 (77.5%)2,845 (82.9%)
6 to 11 Years15,918 (78.0%)14,965 (79.7%)
12 to 14 Years8,911 (82.6%)8,923 (82.9%)
15 Years2,822 (76.6%)2,706 (76.6%)
16 and 17 Years5,715 (81.7%)5,384 (81.9%)
18 to 24 Years20,238 (85.9%)20,070 (86.5%)
25 to 34 Years31,913 (91.9%)28,850 (84.5%)
35 to 44 Years29,810 (90.5%)27,548 (84.4%)
45 to 54 Years30,405 (92.2%)30,346 (90.2%)
55 to 64 Years29,666 (91.6%)30,649 (90.5%)
65 to 74 Years18,907 (91.0%)21,042 (87.2%)
75 Years and over11,000 (88.2%)16,463 (86.4%)
Total221,292 (87.6%)222,199 (85.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Passaic County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Passaic County show that 4.9% or 4,099 of the total 83,411 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.1%, comprising of 1,082 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.6%, which includes 1,650 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Passaic County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children43,908 (96.4%)1,650 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children29,759 (96.1%)1,204 (3.9%)
3 or 4 Children4,890 (81.9%)1,082 (18.1%)
5 or more Children755 (82.2%)163 (17.8%)
Total79,312 (95.1%)4,099 (4.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Passaic County

According to the poverty data in Passaic County, 12.4% or 1,451 single-father households and 25.5% or 8,338 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (38.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 212 households (61.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Passaic County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children518 (7.6%)1,340 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children635 (16.4%)4,866 (30.9%)
3 or 4 Children279 (30.7%)1,920 (55.8%)
5 or more Children19 (38.0%)212 (61.8%)
Total1,451 (12.4%)8,338 (25.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Passaic County

The poverty data for Passaic County shows that 4,099 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 9,789 of the single-parent households (22.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,082 households (18.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 231 household (58.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Passaic County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,650 (3.6%)1,858 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children1,204 (3.9%)5,501 (28.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,082 (18.1%)2,199 (50.5%)
5 or more Children163 (17.8%)231 (58.8%)
Total4,099 (4.9%)9,789 (22.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Passaic County

Employment by Class of Employer in Passaic County

Among the 246,290 employed individuals in Passaic County, private company employees (183,414 | 74.5%), local government employees (17,553 | 7.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (13,594 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Passaic County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees183,41474.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,3063.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,9084.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,5945.5%
Local Government Employees17,5537.1%
State Government Employees8,3033.4%
Federal Government Employees2,9081.2%
Unpaid Family Workers3040.1%
Total246,290100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Passaic County

According to the labor force statistics for Passaic County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (410,610), 66.6% or 273,466 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 21,330 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.0% or 56,564 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.3% or 1,637 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Passaic County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9,464 (33.4%)1,637 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Years25,916 (72.3%)3,188 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Years29,151 (83.8%)2,274 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years28,573 (83.2%)2,114 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years56,564 (86.0%)3,846 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years56,514 (84.7%)4,182 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years27,662 (80.4%)1,770 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years21,957 (68.7%)1,515 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years14,725 (32.5%)810 (5.5%)
75 Years and over2,882 (8.7%)147 (5.1%)
Total273,466 (66.6%)21,330 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Passaic County

According to labor force statistics for Passaic County, 82.2% of individuals (220,288) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (267,990) are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 15,640 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.4% or 75,535 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.7% or 2,290 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Passaic County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School23,609 (68.3%)3,353 (9.7%)
High School Diploma69,389 (77.5%)8,685 (9.7%)
College / Associate Degree51,827 (85.9%)4,103 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher75,535 (90.4%)3,426 (4.1%)
Total220,288 (82.2%)19,027 (7.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Passaic County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Passaic County are Community & Social Service (25,836 | 10.3%), Management (24,963 | 9.9%), Education Instruction & Library (15,911 | 6.3%), Business & Financial (13,044 | 5.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (12,796 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Passaic County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Passaic County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.4%), Computers & Mathematics (76.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.3%), and Health Technologists (74.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Passaic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14,646 (58.7%)10,317 (41.3%)
Business & Financial5,925 (45.4%)7,119 (54.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9,299 (72.7%)3,497 (27.3%)
Computers & Mathematics5,033 (76.6%)1,537 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering3,164 (84.4%)586 (15.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,102 (44.5%)1,374 (55.5%)
Community & Social Service 7,994 (30.9%)17,842 (69.1%)
Education, Arts & Media1,079 (29.0%)2,640 (71.0%)
Legal Services & Support876 (37.8%)1,442 (62.2%)
Education Instruction & Library3,826 (24.0%)12,085 (75.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,213 (56.9%)1,675 (43.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,925 (24.7%)8,909 (75.3%)
Health Technologists1,999 (25.7%)5,766 (74.3%)
Total (Category)40,789 (46.1%)47,684 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)133,387 (53.0%)118,434 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Passaic County are Food Preparation & Serving (11,095 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (9,691 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9,361 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (7,051 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (5,732 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Passaic County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Passaic County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.9%), Security & Protection (80.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.8%), Personal Care & Service (75.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Passaic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,277 (13.2%)8,414 (86.8%)
Security & Protection4,599 (80.2%)1,133 (19.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,042 (76.1%)642 (23.9%)
Law Enforcement2,557 (83.9%)491 (16.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,441 (49.0%)5,654 (51.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,470 (58.4%)3,891 (41.6%)
Personal Care & Service1,706 (24.2%)5,345 (75.8%)
Total (Category)18,493 (43.1%)24,437 (56.9%)
Total (Overall)133,387 (53.0%)118,434 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Passaic County are Office & Administration (27,763 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (26,335 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Passaic County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Passaic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13,690 (52.0%)12,645 (48.0%)
Office & Administration7,406 (26.7%)20,357 (73.3%)
Total (Category)21,096 (39.0%)33,002 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)133,387 (53.0%)118,434 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Passaic County are Construction & Extraction (12,406 | 4.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7,760 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (312 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Passaic County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Passaic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry273 (87.5%)39 (12.5%)
Construction & Extraction12,245 (98.7%)161 (1.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7,492 (96.6%)268 (3.5%)
Total (Category)20,010 (97.7%)468 (2.3%)
Total (Overall)133,387 (53.0%)118,434 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Passaic County are Production (20,695 | 8.2%), Transportation (13,171 | 5.2%), and Material Moving (11,976 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Passaic County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Passaic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13,279 (64.2%)7,416 (35.8%)
Transportation11,483 (87.2%)1,688 (12.8%)
Material Moving8,237 (68.8%)3,739 (31.2%)
Total (Category)32,999 (72.0%)12,843 (28.0%)
Total (Overall)133,387 (53.0%)118,434 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Passaic County

Employment Industries in Passaic County

The major employment industries in Passaic County include Health Care & Social Assistance (35,065 | 13.9%), Manufacturing (31,595 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (29,919 | 11.9%), Educational Services (22,059 | 8.8%), and Professional & Scientific (17,311 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Passaic County

Employment Industries by Sex in Passaic County

The Passaic County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.2%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (79.9%), and Utilities (77.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (73.9%), and Educational Services (68.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Passaic County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting247 (79.9%)62 (20.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6 (26.1%)17 (73.9%)
Construction14,892 (90.2%)1,625 (9.8%)
Manufacturing19,868 (62.9%)11,727 (37.1%)
Wholesale Trade5,997 (64.6%)3,285 (35.4%)
Retail Trade16,087 (53.8%)13,832 (46.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,598 (76.2%)3,931 (23.8%)
Utilities1,408 (77.2%)415 (22.8%)
Information2,999 (60.8%)1,931 (39.2%)
Finance & Insurance5,529 (48.4%)5,883 (51.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,595 (58.6%)1,830 (41.4%)
Professional & Scientific9,106 (52.6%)8,205 (47.4%)
Enterprise Management230 (55.4%)185 (44.6%)
Administrative & Support7,260 (64.3%)4,034 (35.7%)
Educational Services6,927 (31.4%)15,132 (68.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,936 (19.8%)28,129 (80.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,754 (46.6%)2,010 (53.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,744 (51.5%)7,286 (48.5%)
Public Administration5,111 (60.8%)3,300 (39.2%)
Total133,387 (53.0%)118,434 (47.0%)

Education in Passaic County

School Enrollment in Passaic County

The most common levels of schooling among the 134,072 students in Passaic County are high school (29,493 | 22.0%), middle school (28,166 | 21.0%), and college / undergraduate (27,944 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Passaic County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9,5077.1%
Kindergarten7,5585.6%
Elementary School26,02719.4%
Middle School28,16621.0%
High School29,49322.0%
College / Undergraduate27,94420.8%
Graduate / Professional5,3774.0%
Total134,072100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Passaic County

Out of a total of 134,072 students who are enrolled in schools in Passaic County, 20,781 (15.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 113,291 (84.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,514 (33.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 32,186 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Passaic County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6,166 (74.1%)2,159 (25.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old28,095 (88.7%)3,583 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds32,186 (91.1%)3,156 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds18,034 (88.8%)2,274 (11.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,630 (81.9%)2,135 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,483 (75.8%)3,661 (24.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,716 (67.5%)2,265 (32.5%)
35 Years and over3,015 (66.6%)1,514 (33.4%)
Total113,291 (84.5%)20,781 (15.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Passaic County

Business (25,406 | 22.6%), education (14,307 | 12.7%), science & technology (9,942 | 8.8%), social sciences (8,669 | 7.7%), and engineering (7,702 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 112,346 individuals in Passaic County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Passaic County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,8424.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,6175.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,9202.6%
Psychology7,1636.4%
Social Sciences8,6697.7%
Engineering7,7026.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies7290.6%
Science & Technology9,9428.8%
Business25,40622.6%
Education14,30712.7%
Literature & Languages5,1624.6%
Liberal Arts & History4,6584.2%
Visual & Performing Arts4,3283.8%
Communications4,6594.2%
Arts & Humanities6,2425.6%
Total112,346100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Passaic County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Passaic County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Passaic County are males with 2 vehicles (48,410, accounting for 37.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (40,887, making up 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Passaic County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10,878 (8.3%)9,938 (8.7%)
1 Vehicle32,194 (24.6%)30,263 (26.6%)
2 Vehicles48,410 (37.0%)40,887 (35.9%)
3 Vehicles23,395 (17.9%)20,184 (17.7%)
4 Vehicles11,291 (8.6%)9,245 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles4,479 (3.4%)3,287 (2.9%)
Total130,647 (100.0%)113,804 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Passaic County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Passaic County are 10 to 14 minutes (34,002 commuters, 15.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (32,622 commuters, 14.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (32,337 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Passaic County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,9391.8%
5 to 9 Minutes15,2886.8%
10 to 14 Minutes34,00215.1%
15 to 19 Minutes32,33714.4%
20 to 24 Minutes32,62214.5%
25 to 29 Minutes19,0238.5%
30 to 34 Minutes32,03514.2%
35 to 39 Minutes7,4023.3%
40 to 44 Minutes10,0414.5%
45 to 59 Minutes17,4547.8%
60 to 89 Minutes14,3196.4%
90 or more Minutes6,5842.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Passaic County

The most common commute times in Passaic County are 15 to 19 minutes (17,778 commuters, 14.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (16,813 commuters, 16.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Passaic County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,987 (1.6%)1,952 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,446 (6.1%)7,842 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes17,189 (14.1%)16,813 (16.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,778 (14.6%)14,559 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes17,621 (14.5%)15,001 (14.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,794 (8.0%)9,229 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes17,689 (14.5%)14,346 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,224 (3.5%)3,178 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,031 (4.1%)5,010 (4.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes10,497 (8.6%)6,957 (6.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,705 (7.1%)5,614 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes3,827 (3.1%)2,757 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Passaic County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Passaic County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17,887, 14.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (17,415, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Passaic County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,692 (3.8%)2,023 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,841 (3.2%)1,493 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,926 (4.0%)2,467 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13,634 (11.2%)6,626 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16,982 (13.9%)11,787 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17,887 (14.7%)13,955 (13.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13,349 (11.0%)12,975 (12.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM16,534 (13.6%)17,415 (16.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6,568 (5.4%)10,084 (9.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,930 (4.9%)8,358 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,288 (2.7%)3,224 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,528 (1.3%)1,523 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,475 (5.3%)6,126 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,154 (5.1%)5,202 (5.0%)
Total121,788 (100.0%)103,258 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Passaic County

Occupancy by Ownership in Passaic County

Of the total 177,209 dwellings in Passaic County, owner-occupied units account for 92,827 (52.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 84,382 (47.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Passaic County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units92,82752.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units84,38247.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units177,209100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Passaic County

Occupancy by Household Size in Passaic County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household41,44223.4%
2-Person Household49,09327.7%
3-Person Household31,87218.0%
4+ Person Household54,80230.9%
Total Housing Units177,209100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Passaic County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Passaic County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,194 (41.5%)24,248 (58.5%)
2-Person Household29,135 (59.4%)19,958 (40.6%)
3-Person Household16,660 (52.3%)15,212 (47.7%)
4+ Person Household29,838 (54.4%)24,964 (45.6%)
Total Housing Units92,827 (52.4%)84,382 (47.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Passaic County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Passaic County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,346 (26.3%)17,758 (73.7%)
High School Diploma22,980 (41.8%)32,017 (58.2%)
College/Associate Degree22,024 (54.4%)18,426 (45.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,477 (71.9%)16,181 (28.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Passaic County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Passaic County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25,28314.3%
35 to 44 Years32,60718.4%
45 to 54 Years37,06320.9%
55 to 64 Years36,66520.7%
65 to 74 Years27,08815.3%
75 to 84 Years12,9597.3%
85 Years and Over5,5443.1%
Total177,209100.0%

Housing Finances in Passaic County

Median Income by Occupancy in Passaic County

Median Income by Occupancy in Passaic County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied92,827 (52.4%)$124,205
Renter-Occupied84,382 (47.6%)$50,493
Average177,209 (100.0%)$84,465

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Passaic County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Passaic County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000804 (0.9%)3,994 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999740 (0.8%)2,448 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999882 (0.9%)6,371 (7.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,145 (1.2%)4,363 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,159 (1.3%)4,540 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,310 (3.6%)8,886 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,846 (6.3%)11,287 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,953 (11.8%)13,861 (16.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,589 (11.4%)10,288 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99920,378 (22.0%)10,750 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more37,021 (39.9%)7,594 (9.0%)
Total92,827 (100.0%)84,382 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Passaic County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Passaic County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,018 (1.1%)3,099 (3.7%)
$300 to $499685 (0.7%)2,798 (3.3%)
$500 to $7991,888 (2.0%)3,782 (4.5%)
$800 to $9993,106 (3.4%)3,836 (4.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49916,228 (17.5%)28,687 (34.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,406 (15.5%)26,783 (31.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,218 (15.3%)9,037 (10.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99913,354 (14.4%)2,589 (3.1%)
$3,000 or more27,924 (30.1%)1,549 (1.8%)
Total92,827 (100.0%)84,382 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Passaic County

Housing Structures in Passaic County

Housing Structures in Passaic County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached74,00541.8%
Single Unit, Attached10,2155.8%
2 Unit Apartments37,66421.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments17,3859.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments10,7506.1%
10 or more Apartments26,53215.0%
Mobile Home / Other6580.4%
Total177,209100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Passaic County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Passaic County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached66,790 (90.2%)7,215 (9.8%)
Single Unit, Attached6,615 (64.8%)3,600 (35.2%)
2 Unit Apartments11,370 (30.2%)26,294 (69.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,676 (9.6%)15,709 (90.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,166 (10.8%)9,584 (89.1%)
10 or more Apartments4,748 (17.9%)21,784 (82.1%)
Mobile Home / Other462 (70.2%)196 (29.8%)
Total92,827 (52.4%)84,382 (47.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Passaic County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Passaic County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room86 (0.1%)5,525 (6.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,001 (3.2%)23,028 (27.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms24,131 (26.0%)43,122 (51.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms35,131 (37.9%)10,182 (12.1%)
8 or more Rooms30,478 (32.8%)2,525 (3.0%)
Total92,827 (100.0%)84,382 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Passaic County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Passaic County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas77,154 (83.1%)69,431 (82.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,084 (2.2%)1,636 (1.9%)
Electricity5,574 (6.0%)10,730 (12.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6,919 (7.4%)1,265 (1.5%)
Coal or Coke201 (0.2%)74 (0.1%)
All other Fuels659 (0.7%)482 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used236 (0.3%)764 (0.9%)
Total92,827 (100.0%)84,382 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Passaic County

Household Vehicle Usage in Passaic County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,073 (3.3%)23,022 (27.3%)
1 Vehicle24,036 (25.9%)39,237 (46.5%)
2 Vehicles39,426 (42.5%)17,911 (21.2%)
3 or more Vehicles26,292 (28.3%)4,212 (5.0%)
Total92,827 (100.0%)84,382 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Passaic County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Passaic County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units32,59960,228
Median Property Value$409,800$415,400
Median Household Income$97,781$27,355
Monthly Housing Costs$1,358$27,539
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$797

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Passaic County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Passaic County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,447 (4.4%)895 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999445 (1.4%)333 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,783 (17.7%)10,446 (17.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99915,703 (48.2%)30,714 (51.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9997,024 (21.5%)13,778 (22.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,684 (5.2%)3,132 (5.2%)
$1,000,000 or more513 (1.6%)930 (1.5%)
Total32,599 (100.0%)60,228 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Passaic County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Passaic County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000940 (2.9%)1,672 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,870 (5.7%)604 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,279 (7.0%)1,316 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,709 (8.3%)1,031 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,081 (15.6%)3,137 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,614 (11.1%)5,872 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,440 (19.8%)6,975 (11.6%)
$150,000 or more9,666 (29.6%)13,938 (23.1%)
Total32,599 (100.0%)60,228 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Passaic County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Passaic County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,730 (20.6%)140,018 (232.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,550 (17.0%)15,391 (25.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,266 (13.1%)14,910 (24.8%)
4.0x or more15,811 (48.5%)10,771 (17.9%)
Total32,599 (100.0%)60,228 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Passaic County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Passaic County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800354 (1.1%)87 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499410 (1.3%)323 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49930,520 (93.6%)135 (0.2%)
Total32,599 (100.0%)60,228 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Passaic County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Passaic County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Passaic County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years38,993 (95.5%)1,823 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years84,160 (93.5%)5,860 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years40,038 (80.4%)9,729 (19.6%)
26 to 34 Years49,391 (80.2%)12,198 (19.8%)
35 to 44 Years51,396 (78.4%)14,177 (21.6%)
45 to 54 Years55,291 (83.0%)11,295 (17.0%)
55 to 64 Years58,234 (87.9%)8,009 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years43,984 (97.9%)934 (2.1%)
75 Years and older31,009 (98.4%)514 (1.6%)
Total452,496 (87.5%)64,539 (12.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Passaic County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Passaic County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born38,993 (95.5%)1,823 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen84,160 (93.5%)5,860 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40,038 (80.4%)9,729 (19.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Passaic County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Passaic County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00044,520 (85.5%)7,572 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99963,412 (83.2%)12,785 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99954,595 (81.5%)12,400 (18.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99952,748 (84.8%)9,431 (15.2%)
$100,000 and over231,881 (91.4%)21,938 (8.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Passaic County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Passaic County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 622,501 (55.1%)17,948 (44.0%)
6 to 18 Years42,424 (47.1%)44,215 (49.1%)
19 to 25 Years13,364 (26.9%)27,912 (56.1%)
25 to 34 Years13,838 (22.5%)36,696 (59.6%)
35 to 44 Years11,936 (18.2%)40,608 (61.9%)
45 to 54 Years11,931 (17.9%)44,390 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years13,986 (21.1%)45,817 (69.2%)
65 to 74 Years39,958 (89.0%)22,591 (50.3%)
75 Years and over30,650 (97.2%)15,070 (47.8%)
Total200,588 (38.8%)295,247 (57.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Passaic County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Passaic County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110 (0.6%)59 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,086 (4.5%)1,169 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,665 (4.4%)2,441 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years7,055 (7.2%)8,209 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,350 (20.9%)4,889 (20.3%)
75 Years and over5,159 (41.4%)8,515 (44.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Passaic County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Passaic County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years97 (0.6%)39 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years106 (0.2%)185 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years327 (0.5%)272 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,496 (1.5%)929 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,264 (6.1%)868 (3.6%)
75 Years and over2,357 (18.9%)2,999 (15.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Passaic County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (0.2%)20 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years195 (0.4%)154 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years389 (0.6%)547 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,362 (1.4%)1,762 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years820 (4.0%)748 (3.1%)
75 Years and over824 (6.6%)1,869 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Passaic County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,867 (4.1%)831 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,840 (3.1%)1,355 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,950 (3.0%)2,854 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years923 (4.4%)1,030 (4.3%)
75 Years and over1,278 (10.2%)2,802 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Passaic County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years187 (0.4%)146 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years539 (0.9%)407 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,016 (3.1%)4,591 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,499 (12.0%)3,522 (14.6%)
75 Years and over3,184 (25.5%)6,519 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Passaic County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years487 (1.1%)212 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years391 (0.6%)317 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,313 (1.3%)1,669 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years906 (4.4%)1,103 (4.6%)
75 Years and over1,457 (11.7%)2,962 (15.5%)

Technology Access in Passaic County

Computing Device Access in Passaic County

Computing Device Access in Passaic County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop135,66376.6%
Smartphone157,92289.1%
Tablet107,12960.5%
No Computing Device11,6096.6%
Total177,209100.0%

Internet Access in Passaic County

Internet Access in Passaic County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2230.1%
Broadband Home133,76975.5%
Cellular Data Only22,47112.7%
Satellite Internet17,0679.6%
No Internet18,37710.4%
Total177,209100.0%

Passaic County Summary

Passaic County, NJ is located in the northern part of the state and is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is bordered by Bergen County to the north, Essex County to the east, Morris County to the south, and Sussex County to the west. The county seat is Paterson, which is the third-largest city in the state. The county has a total area of 197 square miles and a population of 501,226 as of the 2010 census.
The history of Passaic County dates back to the early 1600s when Dutch settlers first arrived in the area. The county was officially established in 1837 and was named after the Passaic River, which runs through the county. The county was originally part of Bergen County, but was split off in 1837.
The geography of Passaic County is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is home to the Watchung Mountains, which are part of the Appalachian Mountains. The Passaic River runs through the county and is a major source of water for the area. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Hopatcong, which is the largest lake in the state.
The economy of Passaic County is largely based on manufacturing and services. The county is home to several large companies, including the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, which has its headquarters in the county. Other major employers include the electronics manufacturer Panasonic, the food manufacturer Nestle, and the telecommunications company Verizon. The county is also home to several universities, including William Paterson University and Montclair State University.
The demographics of Passaic County are diverse. The population is mostly white (54.3%), followed by Hispanic (25.2%), African American (14.2%), and Asian (5.3%). The median household income is $63,845, and the median home value is $322,400. The county has a high rate of poverty, with 17.2% of the population living below the poverty line.
Passaic County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a strong economy. It is home to a variety of industries, universities, and cultural attractions. The county is a great place to live, work, and play, and is sure to continue to be a great place to call home for many years to come.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Passaic County?
Total Population of Passaic County is 519,986.
What is the Total Male Population of Passaic County?
Total Male Population of Passaic County is 255,780.
What is the Total Female Population of Passaic County?
Total Female Population of Passaic County is 264,206.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Passaic County?
There are 96.81 Males per 100 Females in Passaic County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Passaic County?
There are 103.29 Females per 100 Males in Passaic County.
What is the Median Population Age in Passaic County?
Median Population Age in Passaic County is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Passaic County
Average Family Size in Passaic County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Passaic County
Average Household Size in Passaic County is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Passaic County?
Per Capita income in Passaic County is $38,932.
What is the Median Family Income in Passaic County?
Median Family Income in Passaic County is $97,267.
What is the Median Household income in Passaic County?
Median Household Income in Passaic County is $84,465.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Passaic County?
Income or Wage Gap in Passaic County is 24.7%.
Women in Passaic County earn 75.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Passaic County?
Family Income Deficit in Passaic County is $11,323.
Families that are below poverty line in Passaic County earn $11,323 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Passaic County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Passaic County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Passaic County?
There are 273,466 People in the Labor Forcein in Passaic County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Passaic County?
66.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Passaic County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Passaic County?
Unemployment Rate in Passaic County is 7.8%.