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Paterson city, NJ

ZIP 07524 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 07524

07524 has a population of 14,676 with a median age of 31.9 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
13.3%-78% vs US avg
x
Black
28.4%+129% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
72.2%+286% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.4%+34% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.3%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
11.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.6%+140% vs US avg
x
High school
44.0%+68% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.2%-44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.2%-61% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.0%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.4%-38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
38/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.8%+115% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.3%+125% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.1%-65% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.5%+289% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.1%+575% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
JamaicanGuyaneseAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 07524

Poverty Rate
24.8%+115% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.1%-65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.3%+125% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.5%+289% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.2%+140% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
41.0%+250% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
39.1%+575% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,676
Median age31.9
Poverty rate24.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White13.3%
Hispanic72.2%
Black28.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born31.3%