Passaic, New Jersey
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Passaic is a city located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 67,861. Located north of Newark on the Passaic River, it was first settled in 1678 by Dutch traders, as Acquackanonk. Industrial growth began in the 19th century, as Passaic became a textile and metalworking center. A famous strike in 1926 against reductions in wages involved the right of free assembly. The City of Passaic is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government.
Mayor Sammy Rivera was re-elected to a new term on May 10, 2005.
Passaic is the birthplace of Donald Fagen, Loretta Swit, Mitch Albom, and Joe Piscopo.
Geography
Passaic is located at 40°51'27" North, 74°7'44" West (40.857384, -74.128997)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²). 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.12% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 67,861 people, 19,458 households, and 14,457 families residing in the city. The population density is 8,424.8/km² (21,804.7/mi²). There are 20,194 housing units at an average density of 2,507.1/km² (6,488.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 35.43% White, 13.83% African American, 0.78% Native American, 5.51% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 39.36% from other races, and 5.04% from two or more races. 62.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 19,458 households out of which 42.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% are married couples living together, 21.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% are non-families. 20.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.46 and the average family size is 3.93.
In the city the population is spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,594, and the median income for a family is $34,935. Males have a median income of $24,568 versus $21,352 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,874. 21.2% of the population and 18.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.6% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Passaic City official website (http://www.cityofpassaic.com)
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