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Map of New Jersey highlighting Passaic Countysvg
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100
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1738
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Paterson
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510 Km&2 (197 Mi&2 )
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480 km&2 (185 mi&2)
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30 km&2 (12 mi&2)
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597%
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2000
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489,049
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1,019
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is a
County located in the
State of
New Jersey . As of the
United States 2000 Census , the population was 489,049. Its
County Seat is
Paterson 6 .
According to the
U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 510
Km&2 (197
Mi&2 ). 480 km&
2 (185 mi&
2) of it is land and 30 km&
2 (12 mi&
2) of it is water. The total area is 5.97% water.
The highest point is any one of six areas on Bearfort Ridge in
West Milford Township at approximately 1,480 ft (451 m) above sea level. The lowest elevation is approximately 30 ft (9 m) along the
Passaic River in
Clifton .
The southeastern, more populous half of the county is either flat near the river or mildly hilly. The northwestern section is rugged and mountainous.
As of the
Census 2 of 2000, there were 489,049 people, 163,856 households, and 119,614 families residing in the county. The
Population Density was 1,019/km&
2 (2,639/mi&
2). There were 170,048 housing units at an average density of 354/km&
2 (918/mi&
2). The racial makeup of the county was 62.32%
White , 13.22%
Black or
African American , 0.44%
Native American , 3.69%
Asian , 0.04%
Pacific Islander , 16.24% from
Other Races , and 4.05% from two or more races. 29.95% of the population were
Hispanic or
Latino of any race.
There were 163,856 households out of which 35.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.50% were
Married Couples living together, 16.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% were non-families. 22.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 31.30% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $49,210, and the median income for a family was $56,054. Males had a median income of $38,740 versus $29,954 for females. The
Per Capita Income for the county was $21,370. 12.30% of the population and 9.40% of families were below the
Poverty Line . 17.30% of those under the age of 18 and 9.20% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
In Passaic County's commission form of government, the
Board Of Chosen Freeholders discharge both executive and legislative responsibilities. Seven
Freeholder s are elected at-large for three-year terms on a staggered basis. A Freeholder Director and Freeholder Deputy Director are elected from among the seven Freeholders at an annual reorganization meeting in January. The Freeholders select a County Administrator who, in the role of chief administrative officer, supervises the day-to-day operation of county government and its departments.
Passaic County operates through six standing committees of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. They are Administration & Finance; Health, Education and Community Affairs; Public Works and Buildings & Grounds; Law & Public Safety; Human Services and Planning and Economic Development. The Freeholders also appoint individuals to departments, agencies, boards and commissions for the effective administration of county government.
Passaic County's Freeholders are:
Two federal
Congressional District s cover the county, with the northern portion of the county in
New Jersey's 5th District , represented by
Scott Garrett (
R ) and the southern portion of the county in
New Jersey's 8th District , represented by
Bill Pascrell (
D ).
Passaic County Community College , founded in 1971, serves students from Passaic County at campuses located in
Paterson ,
Wanaque and
Wayne .
