Passaic County's estimated 2026 population is 532,131 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Passaic County is the 9th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 502,010 and has seen a growth of 6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 36.8 years
There are 397,871 adults, (82,632 of whom are seniors) in Passaic County.
Female: 265,110 (50.9%)
Male: 255,902 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Passaic County includes 41.29% White, 18.72% other race, 10.24% Black or African American, 5.49% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215,130 | 41.29% |
| Two or more races | 124,121 | 23.82% |
| Other race | 97,520 | 18.72% |
| Black or African American | 53,332 | 10.24% |
| Asian | 28,629 | 5.49% |
| Native American | 2,084 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 196 | 0.04% |
Passaic County's average per capita income is $51,425. Household income levels show a median of $87,522. The poverty rate stands at 12.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $131,748 | $159,651 |
| Families | $101,623 | $131,063 |
| Households | $87,522 | $117,469 |
| Non Families | $48,584 | $72,798 |
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