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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Passaic

New Jersey · 58,041 residents · 3.133 sq mi
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Passaic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,669. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $163,700. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Jersey median. Despite a median home value of $163,700, the poverty rate sits 29% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

58,041
−14%vs 2000
vs 67,861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
18,526 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 21,660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.3
+6%vs 2000
vs 28.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
57K61K65K68K72K1990201020202024Passaic
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,669
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,594 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,057
−14%vs 2000
vs $12,874 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$163,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $156,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$532
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $677 in 2000
US average: $450
28.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.0% in 2000
71.9% rent
6.1
+32%vs 2000
vs 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(12,405)
Black11.9%(8,042)
Hispanic / Latino62.5%(42,387)
Asian5.3%(3,617)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(45,863)
1990
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(26,456)
Black20.6%(11,978)
Hispanic / Latino49%(28,462)
Asian7.1%(4,114)
Other26.7%(15,493)
Diversity Score93.1%(54,028)
93
+38%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 17.9 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 Passaic, New Jersey?

Passaic, New Jersey has about 58,041 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Passaic, New Jersey earns about $26,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Passaic, New Jersey expensive?

In Passaic, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $163,700, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Passaic, New Jersey?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Passaic, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Passaic, New Jersey?

About 17.0% of people in Passaic, 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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