Passaic City, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 67861 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the city. The population density was 21804.7 people per square mile (8418.84/kmē), making it the seventh most densely populated city in New Jersey. There were 20194 housing units at an average density of 6493.2 per square mile (2507.04/kmē). The average household size was 3.46 people, and the average family size was 3.93 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 30.8% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males. The median age is 28.6 years, the median age of male residents at 27.6 and the median age of female residents at 29.8. The racial makeup of the city was 35.43% White, 13.83% Black or African American, 0.78% American Indian, 5.51% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 5.04% from two or more races and 39.36% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33594, it is the 39th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34935, making it the 25th poorest city by median family income among the New Jersey. The per capita income for the city was $12874, it is seventh poorest city by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income was $17835, The median income for males was $20873 versus $14650 for females.
In 2000, 19462 pupils and students, of which 49.69% are male and 50.31% are female, 28.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.27% nursery or pri school, 8.58% kindergarten, 48.11% elementary school, 20.56% high school and 15.48% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 67861 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 67858 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 67897 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 68082 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 68022 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 67809 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 67444 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 67181 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 66959 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 66740 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 66884 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 766 | 649 | 1415 |
| Kindergarten | 820 | 849 | 1669 |
| Elementary school | 4809 | 4554 | 9363 |
| High school | 2027 | 1975 | 4002 |
| College or graduate school | 1249 | 1764 | 3013 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic city, New Jersey | $33594 | $34935 | $12874 |
| Passaic County, New Jersey | $49210 | $56054 | $21370 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |