William Paterson University New Jersey, New Jersey Population 2024

1,658

William Paterson University New Jersey Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of William Paterson University New Jersey was:

  • White: 45.53%
  • Black or African American: 37.65%
  • Asian: 10.06%
  • Two or more races: 5.56%
  • Other race: 1.2%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
6,988.20/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
22% (299)
The current population of William Paterson University New Jersey, New Jersey is 1,658 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 1,359.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White64745.53%
Black or African American53537.65%
Asian14310.06%
Two or more races795.56%
Other race171.2%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Black or African American

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

William Paterson University New Jersey Population by Race

William Paterson University New Jersey Population Pyramid 2024

William Paterson University New Jersey Median Age

19.8

Total

19.7

Male

20

Female

William Paterson University New Jersey Adults

There are 1,421 adults, (0 of whom are seniors) in William Paterson University New Jersey.

William Paterson University New Jersey Age Dependency

0

Age Dependency Ratio

0

Old Age Dependency Ratio

0

Child Dependency Ratio

William Paterson University New Jersey Sex Ratio

Female80156.37%
Male62043.63%

William Paterson University New Jersey Population by Age

William Paterson University New Jersey Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All0000
Married0000
Male0000
Female0000
Non Family0000

0

Average Family Size

0

Average Household Size

0.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

William Paterson University New Jersey Households and Families

Male

Female

Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade00%
Associates Degree00%
Bachelors Degree635.29%
Graduate Degree1164.71%
High School Graduate00%
Less Than 9th Grade00%
Some College00%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

William Paterson University New Jersey Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

William Paterson University New Jersey Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
Asian151515
White222

The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.

William Paterson University New Jersey Educational Attainment by Race

William Paterson University New Jersey Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

William Paterson University New Jersey Language

86.21% of William Paterson University New Jersey residents speak only English, while 13.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.01% of the population.

William Paterson University New Jersey Language

rate

Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade0%
High School0%
Some College0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

William Paterson University New Jersey Poverty Rate by Education

rate

Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

William Paterson University New Jersey Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

William Paterson University New Jersey Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

Name
Median
Mean
Families--
Households--
Married Families--
Non Families--

mean

median

Income by Household Type

William Paterson University New Jersey Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

1.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

1.8%

Male Marriage Rate

1.4%

Female Marriage Rate

William Paterson University New Jersey Married by Age and Sex

male

female

William Paterson University New Jersey Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.

William Paterson University New Jersey Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

William Paterson University New Jersey Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

0

Number of Veterans

0

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

War
Veterans
Second Gulf War0
First Gulf War0
Vietnam0
Korea0
World War II0

William Paterson University New Jersey Veterans by War

count

Age Group
Veterans
18 to 340
35 to 540
55 to 640
65 to 740
75+0

William Paterson University New Jersey Veterans by Age

count

William Paterson University New Jersey Veterans by Race

William Paterson University New Jersey Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

William Paterson University New Jersey Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

52.1%

Labor Force Participation

45.5%

Employment Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

William Paterson University New Jersey Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

William Paterson University New Jersey Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

William Paterson University New Jersey Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

60.31%

Born in William Paterson University New Jersey

93.1%

Native Born

6.9%

Foreign Born

4.36%

Non Citizen

2.53%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

93.1% of William Paterson University New Jersey residents were born in the United States, with 60.31% having been born in New Jersey. 4.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

William Paterson University New Jersey Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Year
Population
Growth
Change
20241,6581197.73%
20231,5391188.3%
20221,421765.65%
20211,345-14-1.03%
20201,35900%

William Paterson University New Jersey Population by Year