Passaic, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
69,789
Unemployment
10.1%
Poverty
27.1%
Median Home
$348,000
Median Income
$44,779
Median Rent
$1,189
Passaic SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
4
Commute
6
Passaic, NJ Crime Report
1,307
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,877.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-19.97%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Passaic / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,307 | 1,877.6 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 279 | 400.8 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 85 | 122.1 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 185 | 265.8 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,028 | 1,476.8 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 105 | 150.8 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 800 | 1,149.3 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 123 | 176.7 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Passaic, NJ Cost Of Living
122
Passaic's Overall Cost Of Living
Passaic's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Passaic | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 150 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
Passaic, NJ Photos
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Rankings for Passaic in New Jersey
Map Of Passaic, NJ
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Population over time in Passaic
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 69,789 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 70,131 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 71,057 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 70,536 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 70,618 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 70,651 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 70,172 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 69,685 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 69,253 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 68,982 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Passaic
| Race | Passaic | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.6% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.8% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 73.8% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Passaic
| Gender | Passaic | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Passaic for adults over 25
| Education | Passaic | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Passaic, New Jersey
| Income | Passaic | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
