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William Paterson University New Jersey

County:
Passaic County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.237
State:
New Jersey

William Paterson University New Jersey is a CDP located in Passaic County, New Jersey. William Paterson University New Jersey has a 2025 population of 1,776. William Paterson University New Jersey is currently growing at a rate of 7.12% annually and its population has increased by 30.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,359 in 2020.

The median age in William Paterson University New Jersey is 19.8 years: 19.9 years for males, and 19.7 years for females.

1.8K
Total Population
7,486
Density (mi²)
118 7.12%
Growth

William Paterson University New Jersey Population

William Paterson University New Jersey Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of William Paterson University New Jersey includes 43.71% White, 36.21% Black or African American, 7.66% Asian, 4.92% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White54243.71%
Black or African American44936.21%
Asian957.66%
Two or more races705.65%
Other race614.92%
Native American231.85%

William Paterson University New Jersey Marital Status

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Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)