Paterson, NJ Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 147,746 | 9,029,857 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 16967.3 | 1036.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.05% | 0.55% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.4 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 49,578 | 3,476,039 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Paterson has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,127 | $101,200 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.79% | 4.63% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $371,833 | $359,215 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,457 | $1,653 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 26.2% | 63.7% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.8 | 26.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Paterson has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.13 | 2.61 | 2.54 |
Health
Paterson has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 14.2% | 19.0% |