Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic: The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. Passaic is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Paterson Museum and the Great Falls of the Passaic River.
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Passaic is a city located in the county of Passaic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 69,781 and a population density of 8,313 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 69,340 inhabitants.
The city was created 345 years ago in 1678.
Quick Facts about Passaic
| Population : | 69,340 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Passaic County |
| Postal code : | 07055 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 973 |
| Area : | 8.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1679 (345 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:13:02 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 8,261 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Passaic is located at 40°51'24"N 74°7'43"W (40.8567700, -74.1284800). It has 5 neighbors: Clifton, East Rutherford, City of Garfield, Rutherford and Wallington.
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Passaic has 5 neighbours.
- Clifton The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. Clifton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Clifton Public Library and the Clifton Historical Society.
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- City of Garfield city in Bergen County, New Jersey
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- Wallington town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Passaic decreased by 0.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 69,781 | - | census |
| 2011 | 70,144 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 69,966 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 70,081 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 70,240 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 70,237 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 70,130 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 70,123 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 69,932 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 69,703 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 69,340 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Passaic
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Other Places in Passaic
1 Passaic City Hall
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2 Passaic City Vital Statistics
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3 Passaic Legal Department
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4 Passaic Mayor's Office
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5 Passaic City Engineer
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People born in Passaic (176)
People born in Passaic, including politician Joseph Rankin, actress Zoe Saldana, actress Loretta Swit, .
List
- Thomas Losonczy (American fencer) he was born in 19/07/1953
- Millie Perkins (actress) she was born in 12/05/1936
- Paul Rudd (American actor) he was born in 06/04/1969
- Dick Vitale (American basketball coach and announcer) he was born in 09/06/1939
- Robert Smithson (American artist) he was born in 02/01/1938
- Donald Fagen (American recording artist, musician, best known as co-founder and lead singer of the rock band Steely Dan.) he was born in 10/01/1948
- Bill Mokray (American basketball statistician and historian) he was born in 06/06/1907
- Richie Ramone (American drummer) he was born in 11/08/1957
- Michael J. Pollard (American actor (1939-2019)) he was born in 30/05/1939
- Saul Zaentz (American film producer) he was born in 28/02/1921
- Ben Maddow (Screenwriter and filmmaker) he was born in 07/08/1909
- Bob Russell (American lyricist, songwriter) he was born in 25/04/1914
- Alan Rosenberg (American actor) he was born in 04/10/1950
- Danny Szetela (American soccer player) he was born in 17/06/1987
- Frank Jolliffe he was born in 05/09/1958
- Sherwood Schwartz (American television writer and producer) he was born in 14/11/1916
- William J. Martini (United States District Judge) he was born in 10/02/1947
- Marvin David Levy (American composer) he was born in 02/08/1932
Schools in Passaic
College & universities near Passaic, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184092 | American Institute-Clifton | CLIFTON (NJ) | 07011 |
| 184612 | Felician University | Lodi (NJ) | 07644 |
| 363077 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Clifton | Clifton (NJ) | 07011 |
| 493132 | Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003-3002 |
| 187000 | Teterboro School of Aeronautics | Teterboro (NJ) | 07608-1083 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Passaic, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Post offices near Passaic
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Passa Post Office | Passaic (NJ) | 07055 |
| Passaic Park Post Office | Passaic (NJ) | 07055 |
| Wallington Post Office | Wallington (NJ) | 07057 |
| Clifton Post Office | Clifton (NJ) | 07011 |
| Main Avenu Post Office | Clifton (NJ) | 07011 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Passaic , Missouri city in Bates County, Missouri with a population of 32 people.
Other cities in Passaic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Passaic County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson | 144,801 | The third most populous city in New Jersey. |
| Clifton | 85,025 | The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. |
| 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
Passaic distances to largest New Jersey cities
