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Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic, city, in Passaic County, New Jersey. Passaic had 71,337 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 70,537 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 70,002 (±40). GEOID 3456550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
71,337
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 70,537 · ACS 2020-2024: 70,002 ±40
Median household income
$55,371
±$3,988 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$429,900
±$22,327 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,465
±$40 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Passaic and what county is it in?
Passaic is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 22,514 residents per square mile in 2020.
Passaic 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 Passaic, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 71,337 people lived in Passaic on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 70,537 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 70,002 (±40).
| Measure | Passaic | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 70,002 ±40 | 521,012 | no clear change |
| Households | 21,151 ±575 | 178,936 | +1,324 |
| Average household size | 3.29 ±0.09 | 2.86 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 21,693 ±554 | 185,816 | no clear change |
Passaic's population since 2000
From 67,861 in 2000 to 71,337 in 2025: up 5.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Passaic 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 Passaic?
The median resident of Passaic is 31.9 years old; 30.1% are under 18 and 10.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 73.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 14.1%. 41.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Passaic | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 ±1.2 | 38.1 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 30.1% ±1.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.4% ±1.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±1.2 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 73.3% ±1.9 pts | 44.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.1% ±1.4 pts | 37.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±1.5 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | +1.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 41.4% ±1.6 pts | 33.1% | +2.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 72.3% ±2.0 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 8.7% ±0.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.6% ±1.5 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 67.6% ±2.0 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.7% ±1.3 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±0.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.1% ±1.4 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 Passaic earn?
Half of Passaic's 21,151 households earn less than $55,371 a year (±$3,988), against $87,522 in Passaic County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,292 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,079 after inflation. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Passaic | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,371 ±$3,988 | $87,522 | +$5,079 |
| Mean household income | $78,683 ±$3,377 | $117,469 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,489 ±$938 | $40,703 | +$1,740 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9% ±2.2 pts | 13.0% | −5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.1% ±4.0 pts | 19.3% | −7.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 40.2% ±2.8 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±1.0 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±1.1 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Passaic?
Owners occupy 23.8% of Passaic's occupied homes and renters 76.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $429,900 by its owner (±$22,327). The median renter pays $1,465 a month including utilities, and 49.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Passaic | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $429,900 ±$22,327 | $459,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,465 ±$40 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.8% ±3.5 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,905 ±$140 | $3,014 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 23.8% ±1.9 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 76.2% ±1.9 pts | 46.9% | – |
| Housing units | 21,693 ±554 | 185,816 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 15.5% ±1.9 pts | 41.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 58.4% ±2.6 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 25.7% ±2.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
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 Passaic building?
Builders took permits for 76 new housing units in Passaic in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 1.1 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 Passaic work and get to work?
48.6% of Passaic's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.5%.
| Measure | Passaic | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±1.5 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.5% ±1.6 pts | 8.0% | +7.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 48.6% ±2.8 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.3% ±2.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 11.9% ±1.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Walked | 10.5% ±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0% ±1.2 pts | 11.5% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±1.0 | 26.5 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 Passaic?
17 census tracts lie mostly in Passaic (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,696 (Tract 1758.01) to $137,969 (Tract 1756.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1757.01Passaic County | 5,710 | $62,782 |
| Tract 1752Passaic County | 5,704 | $47,366 |
| Tract 1754.01Passaic County | 5,210 | $50,410 |
| Tract 1757.03Passaic County | 4,734 | $63,589 |
| Tract 1757.04Passaic County | 4,656 | $70,694 |
| Tract 1759Passaic County | 4,509 | $55,573 |
| Tract 1753.02Passaic County | 4,401 | $46,375 |
| Tract 1755.01Passaic County | 4,330 | $45,987 |
| Tract 1756.04Passaic County | 4,119 | $79,346 |
| Tract 1758.04Passaic County | 4,050 | $56,287 |
| Tract 1754.02Passaic County | 3,805 | $43,064 |
| Tract 1753.01Passaic County | 3,635 | $50,789 |
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 Passaic) · Census block assignment files
How does Passaic compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Passaic is the 547th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 10th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Passaic ranks 747th 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 | 10th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 371st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 787 |
| Median household income | 747th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 767th | 785 |
| Median home value | 403rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 550th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 20th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 750th | 780 |
| Median age | 763rd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 771st | 777 |
| Work from home | 604th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 650th | 787 |
Passaic's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Passaic 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 Passaic?
6 of the 57 figures for Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic.