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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Passaic County

New Jersey · 489,049 residents · 186.133 sq mi
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The short version

Passaic County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,210. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $185,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489,049
+8%since 1990
from 453,060 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,627 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,434 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.8
+4%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
446K467K489K510K531K1990201020202024Passaic County
2024521K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,210
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,370
+33%since 1990
from $16,048 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $185,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $583 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
44.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−23%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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+154%
Home value$623,000+236%
Population977,026+84%
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PASSAIC COUNTY VS
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Income$109,959+123%
Home value$596,900+222%
Population357,397−33%
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PASSAIC COUNTY VS
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Income$80,789+64%
Home value$524,100+183%
Population896,379+69%
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PASSAIC COUNTY VS
Morris County
Income$137,326+179%
Home value$582,500+214%
Population524,251−1%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Passaic County, New Jersey?

Passaic County, New Jersey has about 489,049 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Passaic County, New Jersey earns about $49,210 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 $185,300, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Passaic County, New Jersey?

About 21.2% 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 12.3% of people in Passaic County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Passaic County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Passaic County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,989 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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