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Paramus

New Jersey · 26,723 residents (2025 est.) · 10.445 sq mi
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The short version

Paramus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,349. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $813,900. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,568
+3%since 2000
from 25,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,544 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+14%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,723 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25K25K26K27K27K1990201020202024Paramus
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,349
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,918 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,552
+100%since 2000
from $29,295 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+9%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$813,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,032
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+51%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(19,433)
Black1.1%(278)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,253)
Asian17.2%(4,419)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(12,257)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(14,362)
Black4.1%(1,079)
Hispanic / Latino13%(3,464)
Asian25.7%(6,821)
Other3.2%(842)
Diversity Score77.8%(20,664)
Diversity Score
78
+63%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
31.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 60.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paramus, New Jersey?

Paramus, New Jersey has about 26,568 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paramus, New Jersey?

The typical household in Paramus, New Jersey earns about $144,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paramus, New Jersey expensive?

In Paramus, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $813,900, and the typical rent is about $3,032 a month.

How educated are people in Paramus, New Jersey?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Paramus, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paramus, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of people in Paramus, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paramus, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Paramus, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,467 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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