William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,240
Population
5,167/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,240
Census 2023
Population Density
5,167
per square mile
Land Area
0.2
square miles (0.6 km²)
Median Age
19.8 yrs
49% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 36.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 7.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
43.7%
Black
36.2%
Hispanic
21.3%
Asian
7.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 9.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
76.3%
Spanish
13.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.9%
Veterans
0.0%
100% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.6%
26% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.4%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.6%
35% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.473
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,240 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,167 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 19.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.1% |
| Female | 56.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.7% |
| Black or African American | 36.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
Language
| English Only | 76.3% |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 0.0% |
| Disability | 9.6% |
| Health Insurance | 94.4% |
| Uninsured | 5.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.473 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |