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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Passaic County

New Jersey · 453,060 residents · 186.133 sq mi
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Passaic County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,596. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $185,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453,060
−7%vs 2000
vs 489,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,434 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
446K467K489K510K531K1990201020202024Passaic County
2024521K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,596
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,210 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,048
−25%vs 2000
vs $21,370 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $185,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $747 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
55.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.6% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+31%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(251,687)
Black12.4%(60,528)
Hispanic / Latino30%(146,492)
Asian3.6%(17,747)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.1%(372,222)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72%(326,227)
Black14.6%(66,244)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(96,182)
Asian2.5%(11,478)
Other10.8%(49,111)
Diversity Score74.2%(336,153)
Diversity Score
74
−3%vs 2000
vs 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Passaic County to nearby counties

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Income$124,884+232%
Home value$623,000+237%
Population977,026+84%
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PASSAIC COUNTY VS
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Income$109,959+192%
Home value$596,900+223%
Population357,397−33%
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PASSAIC COUNTY VS
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Income$80,789+115%
Home value$524,100+183%
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PASSAIC COUNTY VS
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Income$137,326+265%
Home value$582,500+215%
Population524,251−1%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Passaic County, New Jersey?

Passaic County, New Jersey has about 453,060 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Passaic County, New Jersey earns about $37,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Passaic County, New Jersey expensive?

In Passaic County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $185,000, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Passaic County, New Jersey?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Passaic County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Passaic County, New Jersey?

About 10.0% of people in Passaic County, 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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