Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Paterson: City in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey
About
Paterson is a city located in the county of Passaic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 146,199 and a population density of 6,483 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 144,801 inhabitants.
The city was created 231 years ago in 1791.
Quick Facts about Paterson
| Population : | 144,801 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Passaic County |
| Postal code : | 07501, 07510, 07522, 07544, 07543, 07533, 07509, 07514, 07503, 07504, 07501, 07513, 07502, 07505, 07510 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 973, 201 |
| Area : | 22.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 105 feet / 32 meters |
| Capital city : | Paterson is capital of Passaic County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1792 (231 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:26:02 (7th February 2023) |
| Density : | 6,421 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Paterson is located at 40°55'0"N 74°10'19"W (40.9167700, -74.1718100). It has 7 neighbors: Clifton, Elmwood Park, Fair Lawn, Haledon, Hawthorne, Prospect Park and Totowa.
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- Official Website
Official website of Paterson
Paterson has 7 neighbours.
- Clifton city in Passaic County, New Jersey
- Elmwood Park borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
- Fair Lawn borough in New Jersey
- Haledon town in Passaic County, New Jersey
- Hawthorne Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
- Prospect Park borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
- Totowa town in Passaic County, New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Paterson decreased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1840 | 7,596 | - | demographic balance |
| 1850 | 11,334 | 32.98% | demographic balance |
| 1860 | 19,586 | 42.13% | demographic balance |
| 1870 | 33,579 | 41.67% | demographic balance |
| 1880 | 51,031 | 34.2% | demographic balance |
| 1890 | 78,347 | 34.87% | demographic balance |
| 1900 | 105,171 | 25.51% | demographic balance |
| 1910 | 125,600 | 16.27% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 146,199 | 14.09% | census |
| 2011 | 145,593 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 146,111 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 146,049 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 145,911 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 145,928 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 145,773 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 146,015 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 145,594 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 145,233 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 144,801 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Paterson
1 Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
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2 Pennington Park
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3 Lambert Castle
3 Valley Rd, Paterson, NJ 07503, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 West Side Park
114 Totowa Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Paterson Museum
2 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07501, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Paterson
1 Paterson City Council
155 Market St #101, Paterson, NJ 07505 ➦ Show Map
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2 Paterson City Mayor's Office
155 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505 ➦ Show Map
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3 Paterson Human Resources Department
930 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Paterson City Personnel
111 Broadway # 1, Paterson, NJ 07505 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Paterson (200)
People born in Paterson, including writer and television producer J. Michael Straczynski, physicist Frederick Reines, football player, wide receiver Victor Cruz, .
List
- Zoogz Rift (American musician and professional wrestler) he was born in 10/07/1953
- Mindy Sterling (American actress) she was born in 11/07/1953
- Essence Carson (American basketball player) she was born in 28/07/1986
- Percy Goetschius (American composer) he was born in 30/08/1853
- Sybil (American singer) she was born in 02/06/1965
- Adeva (American musician) she was born in 13/12/1960
- Dave Sime (American Olympic sprinter, multi-sport athlete, and a pioneering ophthalmologist, who won a silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 1960 Olympic Games) he was born in 25/07/1936
- Robert Torricelli (American politician) he was born in 27/08/1951
- Patrick Warburton (American actor) he was born in 14/11/1964
- Anthony Davis (American pianist and composer) he was born in 20/02/1951
- Gilbert Warrenton (American cinematographer) he was born in 07/03/1894
- Susan Misner (Dancer and actress) she was born in 08/02/1971
- Kathryn D. Sullivan (American geologist and NASA astronaut) she was born in 03/10/1951
- Mark L. Polansky (American astronaut, pilot) he was born in 02/06/1956
- Amos H. Radcliffe (American politician (1870-1950)) he was born in 16/01/1870
- Carl Weinrich (American organist) he was born in 02/07/1904
- Michael Hossack (Drummer for The Doobie Brothers) he was born in 17/10/1946
- Frank Lautenberg (U.S. Senator from New Jersey (1924-2013)) he was born in 23/01/1924
Schools in Paterson
College & universities near Paterson, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186034 | Passaic County Community College | Paterson (NJ) | 07505-1179 |
| 184746 | Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences | Paterson (NJ) | 07513 |
| 183789 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | Woodland Park (NJ) | 07424 |
| 363077 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Clifton | Clifton (NJ) | 07011 |
| 187444 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne (NJ) | 07470 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Paterson, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Post offices near Paterson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson Post Office | Paterson (NJ) | 07510 |
| Haledon Post Office | Haledon (NJ) | 07508 |
| Park Post Office | Paterson (NJ) | 07513 |
| South Paterson Post Office | Paterson (NJ) | 07503 |
| River Road Post Office | Fair Lawn (NJ) | 07410 |
Other cities in Passaic County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Passaic County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 85,025 | City in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Passaic | 69,340 | City in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Wayne | 53,163 | Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| West Milford | 26,242 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hawthorne | 18,667 | Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Little Falls | 14,412 | City in Morrison County, Minnesota |
| Woodland Park | 12,655 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ringwood | 12,157 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Wanaque | 11,717 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Pompton Lakes | 10,931 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Totowa | 10,797 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| North Haledon | 8,362 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Haledon | 8,261 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Bloomingdale | 8,035 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Haskell | 4,942 | Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Paterson distances to largest New Jersey cities
