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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Paramus

New Jersey · 25,101 residents · 10.445 sq mi
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Paramus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,995. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $245,200. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 44% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

25,101
−2%vs 2000
vs 25,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,403 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 42.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K25K26K27K27K1990201020202024Paramus
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,995
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,918 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,202
−24%vs 2000
vs $29,295 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$245,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $286,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,483 in 2000
US average: $450
90.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 90.7% in 2000
9.3% rent
4.2
+12%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(22,165)
Black0.4%(112)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(834)
Asian10.7%(2,677)
Other0.6%(147)
Diversity Score32.2%(8,091)
32
−32%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.2%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Paramus, New Jersey?

Paramus, New Jersey has about 25,101 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Paramus, New Jersey earns about $58,995 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 $245,200, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Paramus, New Jersey?

About 31.2% 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 3.0% of people in Paramus, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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