Paterson, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
145,484
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
25.2%
Median Home
$257,700
Median Income
$45,141
Median Rent
$1,213
Paterson SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
4
Commute
8
Paterson, NJ Crime Report
3,593
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,478.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
5.66%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Paterson / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,593 | 2,478.8 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,433 | 988.6 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 27 | 18.6 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 426 | 293.9 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 930 | 641.6 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,160 | 1,490.2 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 566 | 390.5 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,342 | 925.9 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 252 | 173.9 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Paterson, NJ Cost Of Living
116
Paterson's Overall Cost Of Living
Paterson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Paterson | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 125 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Paterson in New Jersey
Map Of Paterson, NJ
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Population over time in Paterson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 145,484 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 145,800 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 147,890 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 146,894 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 146,987 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 146,341 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 145,920 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 145,655 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 145,915 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 145,836 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Paterson
| Race | Paterson | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.3% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 24.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 61.4% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Paterson
| Gender | Paterson | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paterson for adults over 25
| Education | Paterson | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Paterson, New Jersey
| Income | Paterson | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.1% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.9% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
