Passaic, New Jersey Population 2022
Passaic is a city located in Passaic County New Jersey. Passaic has a 2020 population of 69,016. Passaic is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 69,861 in 2010.
The average household income in Passaic is $60,733 with a poverty rate of 28.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,183 per month, and the median house value is $332,700. The median age in Passaic is 30.1 years, 29.4 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
Passaic Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Passaicwas:
- White: 64.64%
- Other race: 21.90%
- Black or African American: 8.11%
- Asian: 2.80%
- Two or more races: 1.91%
- Native American: 0.63%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,258 | 64.64% |
| Some Other Race | 15,334 | 21.90% |
| Black or African American | 5,677 | 8.11% |
| Asian | 1,963 | 2.80% |
| Two or More Races | 1,340 | 1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 438 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
Passaic Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,827 | 3.51 | 22.3 |
| Married | 8,055 | 4.44 | 33.7 |
| Non Family | 5,106 | 1.22 | 18.6 |
| Female | 5,073 | 4.31 | 10.2 |
| Male | 1,593 | 3.66 | 15 |
4.11
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,199 | 20.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,177 | 12.89% |
| High School Graduate | 14,205 | 35.37% |
| Some College | 4,712 | 11.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,576 | 3.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,220 | 10.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,075 | 5.17% |
Passaic Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,211 | 17,332 | 2,286 |
| Other Race | 8,392 | 5,158 | 524 |
| White | 5,853 | 5,220 | 2,900 |
| Black | 4,069 | 3,350 | 468 |
| Asian | 1,566 | 1,275 | 727 |
| 2+ Races | 548 | 371 | 118 |
| Native American | 246 | 163 | 38 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.55%.
$27,221
Average Earnings
$31,068
Average Male
$24,118
Average Female
Passaic Language by Age
Passaic Language
24.48% of Passaic residents speak only English, while 75.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 70.36% of the population.
Passaic Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52,202 | 17,311 | 33.16% |
| Other | 4,656 | NaN% | |
| White | 10,661 | 1,338 | 12.55% |
| Black | 5,622 | 1,194 | 21.24% |
| Asian | 1,961 | 283 | 14.43% |
| Multiple | 1,337 | 272 | 20.34% |
| Native | 438 | 110 | 25.11% |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
28.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.94%
Male Poverty Rate
31.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Passaic
The race most likely to be in poverty in Passaic is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Passaic is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.57%.
Passaic Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Passaic Married by Age and Sex
Passaic Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Passaic Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 1.53% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 0.74% |
| Black | 152 | 3.36% |
| Other Race | 46 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.89% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0.91% |
Passaic Veterans by Education
8.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
62%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
43.78%
Born in Passaic
61.19%
Native Born
38.81%
Foreign Born
22.85%
Non Citizen
15.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
61.19% of Passaic residents were born in the United States, with 43.78% having been born in New Jersey. 22.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 69,016 | -229 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 69,245 | -229 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 69,474 | -229 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 69,703 | -229 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 69,932 | -191 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 70,123 | -7 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 70,130 | -107 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 70,237 | -3 | -0.00% |
| 2014 | 70,240 | 159 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 70,081 | 115 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 69,966 | -178 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 70,144 | 283 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 69,861 | 2,000 | 0.29% |
| 2000 | 67,861 | 9,820 | 1.58% |
| 1990 | 58,041 | 5,578 | 1.02% |
| 1980 | 52,463 | -2,661 | -0.49% |
| 1970 | 55,124 | 1,161 | 0.21% |
| 1960 | 53,963 | -3,739 | -0.67% |
| 1950 | 57,702 | -3,692 | -0.62% |
| 1940 | 61,394 | -1,565 | -0.25% |
| 1930 | 62,959 | -882 | -0.14% |
| 1920 | 63,841 | 9,068 | 1.54% |
| 1910 | 54,773 | 26,996 | 7.03% |
| 1900 | 27,777 | 14,749 | 7.87% |
| 1890 | 13,028 | 6,496 | 7.15% |
| 1880 | 6,532 | 0.00% |