Paterson, New Jersey Information & Statistics

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Quick Facts

The 2018 population estimate for Paterson is 145,800, a change of -0.37% when compared to 2014. With an area of 8.71 square miles, this works out to a population density of 16,743.74 persons/mi2.
The number of households in 2018 were estimated to be 44,748, with an average household size of 3.21.
Paterson's 2018 unemployment rate was 5.14%.
The average household income in Paterson for 2018 was $53,810, while the median was $39,282.

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1,593 estimated births

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Median mortgage payment for 2018: $2,348

Paterson Average Rent as Percentage of Gross Income

Median rent for 2018: $1,175

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