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Paterson city, New Jersey

Official LSAD Designation: Paterson city • Census GEOID: 3457000 • Passaic County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Paterson city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $55,997 ±$3,427
Per Capita Income $24,403 ±$836
Poverty Rate 21.2% ±1.7%
Population Below Poverty Level 33,503 ±2,692
Unemployment Rate 10.7% ±1.1%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 67,993 ±1,331
Broadband Internet Rate 89.3% ±1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).