Passaic County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 521,012 | — | #139 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,522 | +16.5% | #360 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,566 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $459,500 | +63.0% | #180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,621 | +39.4% | #175 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | +3.1% | #1,524 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Passaic County has a population of 521,012, making it the #139 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Passaic County is $87,522, ranking #360 out of 3,222 counties — 16.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.
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The median home value in Passaic County is $459,500 (+63.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,621/mo and the homeownership rate is 53.1%.
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88.0% of residents in Passaic County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Passaic County, New Jersey
Passaic County, New Jersey has a total population of 521,012, making it the 139th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Passaic County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Passaic County is $87,522, which ranks #360 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.
The median home value in Passaic County is $459,500, 63.0% above the national median. Renters in Passaic County pay a median gross rent of $1,621 per month. The homeownership rate is 53.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Passaic County, 30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.4 min.
Passaic County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.7%).
All data for Passaic County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.