Passaic County's 2026 population is estimated at 532,131, reflecting a 0.1% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Passaic County is the 9th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 502,010 and has grown 6% since 2010.
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 36.8 years
There are 397,871 adults, (82,632 of whom are seniors) in Passaic County.
Female: 265,110 (50.9%)
Male: 255,902 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Passaic County includes 41.29% White, 18.72% other race, 10.24% Black or African American, 5.49% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215,130 | 41.29% |
| Two or more races | 124,121 | 23.82% |
| Other race | 97,520 | 18.72% |
| Black or African American | 53,332 | 10.24% |
| Asian | 28,629 | 5.49% |
| Native American | 2,084 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 196 | 0.04% |
Passaic County 's average per capita income is $51,425. Household income levels show a median of $87,522. The poverty rate stands at 12.99%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $131,748 | $159,651 |
| Families | $101,623 | $131,063 |
| Households | $87,522 | $117,469 |
| Non Families | $48,584 | $72,798 |
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