Paterson, New Jersey

Paterson is a city located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 149,222, making it New Jersey's third largest city. It is the county seat of Passaic County{{GR|6}}. The City of Paterson is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 149,222 people, 44,710 households, and 33,353 families residing in the city. With a population density of 6,826.4/km² (17,675.4/mi²), Paterson is the second most densely populated big city (over 100,000 pop.) in the United States, only after New York City. This may, however, be somewhat misleading, since Newark's population density if airport and seaport lands are excluded is significantly higher than if they are included. These exceptions make Newark's density slightly higher than that of Paterson, which does not have any such facilities. There are 47,169 housing units at an average density of 2,157.8/km² (5,587.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 30.77% White, 32.90% African American, 0.60% Native American, 1.90% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 27.60% from other races, and 6.17% from two or more races. 50.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Census - 2000 - Population density - New York City - Newark - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 44,710 households out of which 40.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% are married couples living together, 26.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% are non-families. 20.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.25 and the average family size is 3.71.

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In the city the population is spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.1 males.

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The median income for a household in the city is $32,778, and the median income for a family is $35,420. Males have a median income of $27,911 versus $22,733 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,257. 22.2% of the population and 19.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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Western Market Street is home to many Mexican and Peruvian businesses. Main Avenue between the Clifton border and about Montclair Avenue is heavily Turkish and Arabic. 21st Avenue in the People's Park section is characterized by Colombian restaurants and shops.

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