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Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Paramus had 26,723 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 26,698 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,568 (±34). GEOID 3455950.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,723
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,698 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,568 ±34
Median household income
$144,349
±$16,221 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$813,900
±$22,884 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$3,032
±$340 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Paramus and what county is it in?
Paramus is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 10.4 square miles of land, 2,556 residents per square mile in 2020.
Paramus is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Paramus, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,723 people lived in Paramus on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 26,698 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,568 (±34).
| Measure | Paramus | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,568 ±34 | 962,316 | +65 |
| Households | 8,464 ±365 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.94 ±0.13 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,813 ±352 | 369,613 | no clear change |
Paramus's population since 2000
From 25,737 in 2000 to 26,723 in 2025: up 3.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Paramus as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Paramus?
The median resident of Paramus is 49.1 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 25.7%. 31.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Paramus | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 ±2.8 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5% ±1.8 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.2% ±2.4 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±1.9 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.0% ±2.9 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.1% ±3.5 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 25.7% ±3.0 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 31.3% ±2.8 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 39.5% ±3.6 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±1.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.8% ±2.8 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.7% ±2.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±2.0 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Paramus earn?
Half of Paramus's 8,464 households earn less than $144,349 a year (±$16,221), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $157,905 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Paramus | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $144,349 ±$16,221 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $178,719 ±$12,852 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,552 ±$4,488 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7% ±1.6 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±5.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±2.8 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.3% ±2.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Paramus?
Owners occupy 82.6% of Paramus's occupied homes and renters 17.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $813,900 by its owner (±$22,884). The median renter pays $3,032 a month including utilities, and 52.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Paramus | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $813,900 ±$22,884 | $623,000 | +$75,238 |
| Median gross rent | $3,032 ±$340 | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.8% ±12.1 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,794 ±$105 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.6% ±3.5 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.4% ±3.5 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 8,813 ±352 | 369,613 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.3% ±2.9 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5% ±3.2 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Paramus building?
Builders took permits for 98 new housing units in Paramus in 2025 (98 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Paramus work and get to work?
62.6% of Paramus's workers drive alone and 21.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Paramus | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8% ±2.4 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | +3.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 62.6% ±4.2 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±2.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.9% ±1.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.7% ±3.7 pts | 18.5% | +14.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min ±1.6 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Paramus?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Paramus (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $101,068 (Tract 425) to $163,114 (Tract 421.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 423.02Bergen County | 5,518 | $159,173 |
| Tract 421.02Bergen County | 4,764 | $163,114 |
| Tract 424Bergen County | 4,579 | $149,342 |
| Tract 423.01Bergen County | 4,305 | $123,182 |
| Tract 425Bergen County | 4,269 | $101,068 |
| Tract 421.01Bergen County | 3,133 | $123,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Paramus) · Census block assignment files
How does Paramus compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Paramus is the 1,501st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 34th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Paramus ranks 196th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 34th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 470th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 342nd | 787 |
| Median household income | 196th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 331st | 785 |
| Median home value | 73rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 365th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 299th | 780 |
| Median age | 138th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 343rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 222nd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 364th | 787 |
Paramus's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Paramus with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Paramus?
8 of the 57 figures for Paramus on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Paramus are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Paramus.