Demographics in Paterson, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Paterson?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

157,660

Male

77,671

49.3%

Female

79,989

50.7%

Median Age

33.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

15.5%

Black

24.1%

Hispanic

62.8%

Asian

4.9%

Two or More

20.1%

Other

35.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

7.8%

High School or Higher

34.7%

Foreign Born

44.1%

Veterans

1.0%

Married

30.7%

Avg Household Size

3.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Paterson, NJ has a population of 157,660 with a median age of 33.3. The racial makeup is 15.5% White, 62.8% Hispanic, 24.1% Black, 4.9% Asian. About 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 44.1%.