Paterson City PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

157,927

8.55% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.1

0.898% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

25.1%

0.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,540

7.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$269,200

4.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,696

6.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Paterson City PUMA, NJ had a population of 158k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $48,540. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Paterson City PUMA, NJ grew from 145,484 to 157,927, a 8.55% increase and its median household income grew from $45,141 to $48,540, a 7.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Paterson City PUMA, NJ are Other (Hispanic) (35.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.7%), White (Hispanic) (14.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11.2%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (8.15%).

65.8% of the households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

77.1% of the residents in Paterson City PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Passaic County (Southeast)--Paterson City PUMA, NJ are Passaic County Community College (781 degrees awarded in 2021) and Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences (117 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was $269,200, and the homeownership rate was 26.2%.

Most people in Paterson City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was 1 car per household.

Paterson City PUMA, NJ borders Fair Lawn Borough, Garfield City & Lodi Borough PUMA, NJ, Passaic & Clifton (Southeast) Cities PUMA, NJ, and Hawthorne Borough & Clifton City (Northwest) PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Paterson City PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 158k people, from which 77.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 43.5% of Paterson City PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (68.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.49 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (55.9k people) in Paterson City PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ are Spanish (82,772 households), Bengali (5,545 households), and Arabic (2,704 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,750

Women

50.5%

78,071

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 157,821 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

77.1%

2021 Citizenship

78.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 77.1% of Paterson City PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was 78.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Paterson City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Paterson City PUMA, NJ

Other (Hispanic)
55.9k ± 2.8k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
37.4k ± 1.32k
White (Hispanic)
23.3k ± 2.13k

62.6%

Hispanic Population

98.9k people

62.6% of the people in Paterson City PUMA, NJ are hispanic (98.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Paterson City PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
30,820 ± 3,866 people
Peru
6,963 ± 2,003 people
Colombia
5,405 ± 1,774 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Paterson City PUMA, NJ was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 30,820 Paterson City PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Peru with 6,963 and Colombia with 5,405.

Foreign-Born Population

43.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

68.7k people

42.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

61.8k people

As of 2021, 43.5% of Paterson City PUMA, NJ residents (68.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was 42.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Paterson City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
82,772 households (56.9%)
Bengali
5,545 households (3.81%)
Arabic
2,704 households (1.86%)

65.8% of the households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 56.9% of the households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
596 ± 295
Gulf War (2001-)
368 ± 154
Gulf War (1990s)
77 ± 64

Paterson City PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Paterson City PUMA, NJ employs 64.7k people. The largest industries in Paterson City PUMA, NJ are Restaurants & Food Services (4,418 people), Construction (2,896 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,741 people), and the highest paying industries are Administration of human resource programs ($114,703), Wired telecommunications carriers ($84,170), and Computer Systems Design ($82,859).

Males in Paterson City PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,914. The income inequality in Paterson City PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.388, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,371

Women

48.3%

31,461

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Paterson City PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 60,832 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Paterson City PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

64.7k

2021 Value

6.35%

1 Year growth

± 6.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Paterson City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 6.35%, from 60.8k employees to 64.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Paterson City PUMA, NJ, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (4,517 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,955 people), and Retail salespersons (2,117 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Paterson City PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.7k

2021 Value

6.35%

1 Year growth

± 6.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Paterson City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 6.35%, from 60.8k employees to 64.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Paterson City PUMA, NJ, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,418 people), Construction (2,896 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,741 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Paterson City PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Paterson City PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,706

Median earning men ± $1,701

$27,306

Median earning women ± $1,246

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,750), Information ($51,667), and Wholesale Trade ($42,512).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($53,281), Public Administration ($51,922), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,065).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Paterson City PUMA, NJ awarded 898 degrees. The student population of Paterson City PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,008 male students and 3,160 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Paterson City PUMA, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (464 and 51.8%), followed by White (196 and 21.9%), Black or African American (112 and 12.5%), and Unknown (58 and 6.47%).

The largest universities in Paterson City PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Passaic County Community College (781 and 87%) and Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences (117 and 13%).

The most popular majors in Passaic County (Southeast)--Paterson City PUMA, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (196 and 21.8%), General Business (89 and 9.91%), and General Education (71 and 7.91%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,168 students enrolled in Paterson City PUMA, NJ, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,132 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
195 degree-majors awarded
General Business
89 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Passaic County (Southeast)--Paterson City PUMA, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 195 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Passaic County (Southeast)--Paterson City PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Passaic County Community College
781 degrees awarded
Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences
117 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Passaic County Community College with 781 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 339 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Paterson City PUMA, NJ, which is 0.606 times less than the 559 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 464 degrees mean that there were 2.37 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 196 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($7,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($90) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.53% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.88% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Paterson City PUMA, NJ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (50.6k), Secondary Education (23.9k), and Primary Education (23.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was $269,200 in 2021, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $257,700 to $269,200, a 4.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Paterson City PUMA, NJ is 26.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Paterson City PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Paterson City PUMA, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Paterson City PUMA, NJ is $48,540. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$269,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,150

$13,043

Median Property Taxes

±$839

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Paterson City PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Paterson City PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

26.2%

Homeownership

2021

59.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 26.2% of the housing units in Paterson City PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 26%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Paterson City PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Paterson City PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,540

Median Household Income

± $2,640

49.7k

Number of Households

± 1,889

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.7k households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ grew to $48,540 from the previous year's value of $45,141.

The following chart displays the households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.388

2021 Wage GINI in Paterson City PUMA, NJ

0.387

2020 Wage GINI in Paterson City PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Paterson City PUMA, NJ was 0.388 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Paterson City PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Paterson City PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Paterson City PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (65.9%)
Carpooled (17.7%)
Public Transit (7.75%)

In 2021, 65.9% of workers in Paterson City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Paterson City PUMA, NJ have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Paterson City PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Paterson City PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Paterson City PUMA, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Paterson City PUMA, NJ (39.2k out of 156k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Paterson City PUMA, NJ is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

81% of the population of Paterson City PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 28% on employee plans, 40.4% on Medicaid, 7.96% on Medicare, 4.51% on non-group plans, and 0.15% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19%

Uninsured

28%

Employer Coverage

40.4%

Medicaid

7.96%

Medicare

4.51%

Non-Group

0.15%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Paterson City PUMA, NJ grew by 2.68% from 18.5% to 19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Paterson City PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.