Passaic, NJ Demographics

A map of Passaic's Population by Race

Passaic, New Jersey had a population of 70,537 in 2020. It was 15.3% White, 5.7% Black, 3.7% Asian, 73.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Passaic, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Passaic is the 10th 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).

Passaic's White Population

10,818 residents of Passaic identify as White, or 15.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Passaic considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Passaic is ranked #677 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Passaic is less White than neighboring Wallington (69.8% White), Garfield (50.2% White), Clifton (43.5% White), Wood-Ridge (60.6% White), and Rutherford (59.7% White).

Passaic's Black Population

4,005 residents of Passaic identify as Black, or 5.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Passaic slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Passaic is ranked #210 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Passaic is more Black than neighboring Wallington (2.7% Black), Garfield (5.2% Black), Clifton (4.3% Black), Wood-Ridge (3.3% Black), and Rutherford (3.4% Black).

Passaic's Asian Population

2,599 residents of Passaic identify as Asian, or 3.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Passaic slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Passaic is ranked #325 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Passaic is more Asian than neighboring Garfield (3% Asian). Passaic is less Asian than neighboring Wallington (5.8% Asian), Clifton (9.3% Asian), Wood-Ridge (16% Asian), and Rutherford (14.3% Asian).

Passaic's Hispanic Population

51,584 residents of Passaic identify as Hispanic, or 73.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Passaic considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Passaic is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Passaic is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallington (19.4% Hispanic), Garfield (39.1% Hispanic), Clifton (40% Hispanic), Wood-Ridge (17.1% Hispanic), and Rutherford (18% Hispanic).

Passaic's Native American/Other Population

791 residents of Passaic identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Passaic 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, Passaic is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Passaic is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wallington (0.9% Native American/Other), Garfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Clifton (0.8% Native American/Other), Wood-Ridge (0.8% Native American/Other), and Rutherford (0.8% Native American/Other).

Passaic's Multiracial Population

740 residents of Passaic identify as Multiracial, or 1.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Passaic roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Passaic is ranked #676 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Passaic is less Multiracial than neighboring Wallington (1.4% Multiracial), Garfield (1.6% Multiracial), Clifton (2.1% Multiracial), Wood-Ridge (2.2% Multiracial), and Rutherford (3.8% Multiracial).

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