Paramus, NJ Demographics

A map of Paramus's Population by Race

Paramus, New Jersey had a population of 26,698 in 2020. It was 58.3% White, 1.7% Black, 26.1% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paramus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paramus is the 38th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Paramus's White Population

15,556 residents of Paramus identify as White, or 58.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Paramus slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paramus is ranked #510 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paramus is more White than neighboring River Edge (55.2% White), Maywood (51% White), and New Milford (52.2% White). Paramus is less White than neighboring Oradell (71.4% White), and Fair Lawn (66.7% White).

Paramus's Black Population

459 residents of Paramus identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paramus slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paramus is ranked #475 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paramus is more Black than neighboring Oradell (0.9% Black). Paramus is less Black than neighboring River Edge (2.3% Black), Maywood (6% Black), Fair Lawn (2.2% Black), and New Milford (4.7% Black).

Paramus's Asian Population

6,966 residents of Paramus identify as Asian, or 26.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paramus larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paramus is ranked #49 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paramus is more Asian than neighboring Oradell (15.5% Asian), Maywood (14.3% Asian), Fair Lawn (12.8% Asian), and New Milford (20.2% Asian). Paramus is less Asian than neighboring River Edge (28.5% Asian).

Paramus's Hispanic Population

2,810 residents of Paramus identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paramus slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paramus is ranked #303 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paramus is more Hispanic than neighboring Oradell (8.9% Hispanic). Paramus is less Hispanic than neighboring River Edge (11.1% Hispanic), Maywood (25.5% Hispanic), Fair Lawn (15.4% Hispanic), and New Milford (19.5% Hispanic).

Paramus's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Paramus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paramus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paramus is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paramus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oradell (0.6% Native American/Other), Maywood (1% Native American/Other), Fair Lawn (0.6% Native American/Other), and New Milford (0.9% Native American/Other).

Paramus's Multiracial Population

769 residents of Paramus identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paramus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paramus is ranked #399 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paramus is more Multiracial than neighboring River Edge (2.4% Multiracial), Oradell (2.7% Multiracial), Maywood (2.3% Multiracial), Fair Lawn (2.2% Multiracial), and New Milford (2.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.