Paramus borough, NJ

Paramus borough Overview

26,582
TOTAL POPULATION
13,262
MALE POPULATION
13,320
FEMALE POPULATION
99.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,747
PER CAPITA INCOME
$153,422
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$136,824
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
13,208
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Paramus borough

The most populous races in Paramus borough are White / Caucasian (16,517 | 62.1%), Asian (6,351 | 23.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,798 | 14.3%).
Race in Paramus borough
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,35123.9%
Black / African American9113.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,79814.3%
Native / Alaskan1450.5%
White / Caucasian16,51762.1%
Two or more Races2,0217.6%
Some other Race6372.4%
Total26,582100.0%

Ancestry in Paramus borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Paramus borough are Italian (4,601 | 17.3%), Irish (2,869 | 10.8%), Thai (2,594 | 9.8%), German (1,774 | 6.7%), and Burmese (1,457 | 5.5%), together accounting for 50.0% of all Paramus borough residents.
Ancestry in Paramus borough
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan760.3%
African150.1%
Albanian1040.4%
American8353.1%
Arab9083.4%
Argentinean1770.7%
Armenian1230.5%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac110.0%
Australian70.0%
Austrian3871.5%
Bhutanese1600.6%
Brazilian110.0%
British120.1%
Bulgarian100.0%
Burmese1,4575.5%
Canadian90.0%
Central American2420.9%
Chilean220.1%
Colombian6402.4%
Costa Rican1050.4%
Croatian1810.7%
Cuban2320.9%
Czech930.4%
Czechoslovakian850.3%
Delaware50.0%
Dominican4071.5%
Dutch2190.8%
Dutch West Indian470.2%
Eastern European1810.7%
Ecuadorian2641.0%
Egyptian610.2%
English5742.2%
European710.3%
French940.4%
French Canadian830.3%
German1,7746.7%
Greek2050.8%
Guyanese1260.5%
Haitian130.1%
Honduran1370.5%
Hungarian2621.0%
Indian (Asian)6142.3%
Iranian2731.0%
Iraqi460.2%
Irish2,86910.8%
Israeli420.2%
Italian4,60117.3%
Jamaican400.2%
Kenyan10.0%
Korean9773.7%
Lebanese380.1%
Lithuanian510.2%
Macedonian90.0%
Maltese10.0%
Mexican1280.5%
Moroccan110.0%
Nigerian250.1%
Northern European520.2%
Norwegian190.1%
Peruvian2971.1%
Polish1,2914.9%
Portuguese960.4%
Puerto Rican8423.2%
Romanian720.3%
Russian6522.5%
Scandinavian230.1%
Scotch-Irish490.2%
Scottish2230.8%
Slavic370.1%
Slovak140.1%
South American1,4485.4%
Spaniard1080.4%
Spanish230.1%
Sri Lankan690.3%
Subsaharan African290.1%
Swedish3431.3%
Swiss480.2%
Syrian1770.7%
Thai2,5949.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian130.1%
Turkish1100.4%
Ukrainian1120.4%
Venezuelan480.2%
Vietnamese630.2%
Welsh190.1%
West Indian70.0%
Yugoslavian170.1%
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Immigrants in Paramus borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Paramus borough came from Asia (5,178 | 19.5%), South Central Asia (2,238 | 8.4%), India (1,615 | 6.1%), Eastern Asia (1,562 | 5.9%), and Europe (1,445 | 5.4%), together accounting for 45.3% of all Paramus borough residents.
Immigrants in Paramus borough
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan670.3%
Africa1560.6%
Albania860.3%
Argentina90.0%
Armenia200.1%
Asia5,17819.5%
Australia140.1%
Austria1920.7%
Bangladesh240.1%
Belarus420.2%
Brazil220.1%
Bulgaria100.0%
Canada380.1%
Caribbean2791.1%
Central America2781.1%
Chile220.1%
China3761.4%
Colombia2931.1%
Congo150.1%
Costa Rica850.3%
Croatia40.0%
Cuba990.4%
Dominican Republic1140.4%
Eastern Africa310.1%
Eastern Asia1,5625.9%
Eastern Europe6002.3%
Ecuador1440.5%
Egypt290.1%
England460.2%
Europe1,4455.4%
France280.1%
Germany1360.5%
Greece740.3%
Guyana210.1%
Haiti130.1%
Honduras1370.5%
Hong Kong600.2%
Hungary50.0%
India1,6156.1%
Iran1230.5%
Iraq250.1%
Ireland280.1%
Israel1690.6%
Italy1310.5%
Jamaica400.2%
Japan1100.4%
Kenya50.0%
Korea1,0764.1%
Kuwait560.2%
Latin America1,2684.8%
Lebanon330.1%
Malaysia100.0%
Mexico560.2%
Middle Africa150.1%
Moldova900.3%
Morocco110.0%
Nepal590.2%
Nigeria130.1%
North Macedonia40.0%
Northern Africa570.2%
Northern Europe1730.6%
Norway70.0%
Oceania140.1%
Pakistan3321.3%
Peru1710.6%
Philippines5322.0%
Poland710.3%
Portugal520.2%
Romania430.2%
Russia1510.6%
Saudi Arabia2120.8%
Scotland550.2%
Singapore100.0%
South Africa190.1%
South America7112.7%
South Central Asia2,2388.4%
South Eastern Asia5882.2%
Southern Europe3161.2%
Spain580.2%
Syria1070.4%
Taiwan630.2%
Turkey1260.5%
Uganda90.0%
Ukraine750.3%
Uzbekistan180.1%
Venezuela290.1%
Vietnam360.1%
Western Africa130.1%
Western Asia7822.9%
Western Europe3561.3%
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Sex and Age in Paramus borough

Sex and Age in Paramus borough

The most populous age groups in Paramus borough are 60 to 64 Years (1,232 | 9.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,064 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Paramus borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years470 (3.5%)480 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Years579 (4.4%)621 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years1,021 (7.7%)741 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years776 (5.9%)830 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years907 (6.8%)696 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years757 (5.7%)574 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years519 (3.9%)381 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years623 (4.7%)529 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years787 (5.9%)1,008 (7.6%)
45 to 49 Years712 (5.4%)541 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years821 (6.2%)1,051 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years984 (7.4%)1,059 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,232 (9.3%)1,064 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years1,003 (7.6%)1,033 (7.8%)
70 to 74 Years792 (6.0%)643 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years351 (2.6%)644 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years422 (3.2%)582 (4.4%)
85 Years and over506 (3.8%)843 (6.3%)
Total13,262 (100.0%)13,320 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Paramus borough

Median Family Size in Paramus borough

The median family size in Paramus borough is 3.37 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,500 | 82.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.48 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (231 | 3.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.38 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Paramus borough
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,500 (82.0%)3.48
Single Male/Father231 (3.4%)2.38
Single Female/Mother980 (14.6%)2.95
Total Families6,711 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Paramus borough

The median household size in Paramus borough is 2.97 persons per household, with married-couple households (5,500 | 65.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (1,699 | 20.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Paramus borough
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,500 (65.4%)3.50
Single Male/Father231 (2.8%)2.41
Single Female/Mother980 (11.7%)2.97
Non-family1,699 (20.2%)1.30
Total Households8,410 (100.0%)2.97

Household Size by Marriage Status in Paramus borough

Out of a total of 8,410 households in Paramus borough, 6,711 (79.8%) are family households, while 1,699 (20.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,265, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,409.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Paramus borough
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,409 (16.8%)
2-Person Households2,265 (26.9%)229 (2.7%)
3-Person Households1,672 (19.9%)37 (0.4%)
4-Person Households1,815 (21.6%)24 (0.3%)
5-Person Households592 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households196 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households171 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,711 (79.8%)1,699 (20.2%)

Female Fertility in Paramus borough

Fertility by Age in Paramus borough

Average fertility rate in Paramus borough is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 59.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Paramus borough
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years86 (40.4%)52.0
35 to 50 years127 (59.6%)58.0
Total213 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Paramus borough

96.7% of women with births (213) in Paramus borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 8.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Paramus borough
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years79 (91.9%)7 (8.1%)
35 to 50 years127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (96.7%)7 (3.3%)

Fertility by Education in Paramus borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Paramus borough
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School26 (12.2%)42.0
High School Diploma25 (11.7%)45.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree81 (38.0%)49.0
Graduate Degree81 (38.0%)96.0
Total213 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Paramus borough

3.3% of women with births in Paramus borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 28.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Paramus borough
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (96.7%)7 (3.3%)

Income in Paramus borough

Income Overview in Paramus borough

Per Capita Income in Paramus borough is $55,747, while median incomes of families and households are $153,422 and $136,824 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income26,582$55,747
Median Family Income6,711$153,422
Mean Family Income6,711$188,681
Median Household Income8,410$136,824
Mean Household Income8,410$168,824
Income Deficit6,711$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)26,58223.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)26,58276.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index26,5820.43

Earnings by Sex in Paramus borough

Average Earnings in Paramus borough are $62,101, $71,835 for men and $54,626 for women, a difference of 24.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Paramus borough
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,428 (54.5%)$71,835
Female6,197 (45.5%)$54,626
Total13,625 (100.0%)$62,101

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Paramus borough

The most common earnings brackets in Paramus borough are $100,000+ for men (2,554 | 34.4%) and $100,000+ for women (1,422 | 23.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Paramus borough
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less203 (2.7%)385 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999283 (3.8%)255 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499395 (5.3%)173 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999141 (1.9%)222 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499160 (2.1%)147 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99925 (0.3%)88 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499109 (1.5%)176 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99955 (0.7%)94 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49952 (0.7%)63 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999105 (1.4%)46 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999267 (3.6%)368 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999308 (4.2%)338 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999166 (2.2%)119 (1.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999152 (2.1%)104 (1.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999220 (3.0%)144 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999170 (2.3%)425 (6.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999630 (8.5%)599 (9.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999415 (5.6%)301 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,018 (13.7%)728 (11.7%)
$100,000+2,554 (34.4%)1,422 (23.0%)
Total7,428 (100.0%)6,197 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Paramus borough

Average earnings in Paramus borough are $80,299 for men and $60,018 for women, a difference of 25.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $129,403, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $62,609. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $101,765, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,238.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Paramus borough
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$62,609$30,238
College or Associate's Degree$74,158$53,812
Bachelor's Degree$82,448$72,133
Graduate Degree$129,403$101,765
Total$80,299$60,018

Family Income in Paramus borough

Family Income Brackets in Paramus borough

According to the Paramus borough family income data, there are 2,255 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (0.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Paramus borough
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000540.8%
$10,000 to $14,99970.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992353.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992623.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991812.7%
$50,000 to $74,9995978.9%
$75,000 to $99,99970510.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,20117.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,22118.2%
$200,000+2,25533.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Paramus borough

5-person families (586 | 8.7%) account for the highest median family income in Paramus borough with $212,297 per family, while 3-person families (1,697 | 25.3%) have the highest median income of $53,997 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Paramus borough
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,276 (33.9%)$96,667
3-Person Families1,697 (25.3%)$161,992
4-Person Families1,785 (26.6%)$189,321
5-Person Families586 (8.7%)$212,297
6-Person Families210 (3.1%)$204,722
7+ Person Families157 (2.3%)$102,008
Total6,711 (100.0%)$153,422

Family Income by Number of Earners in Paramus borough

The median family income in Paramus borough is $153,422, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,606) having the highest median family income of $199,620, while families with no earners (1,145) have the lowest median family income of $55,925, accounting for 23.9% and 17.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Paramus borough
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,145 (17.1%)$55,925
1 Earner1,473 (22.0%)$135,391
2 Earners2,487 (37.1%)$180,125
3+ Earners1,606 (23.9%)$199,620
Total6,711 (100.0%)$153,422

Household Income in Paramus borough

Household Income Brackets in Paramus borough

With 2,338 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Paramus borough, accounting for 27.8% of all households. In contrast, only 50 households (0.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Paramus borough
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002022.4%
$10,000 to $14,999500.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993874.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994375.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993283.9%
$50,000 to $74,99985810.2%
$75,000 to $99,99984110.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,58118.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,37916.4%
$200,000+2,33827.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Paramus borough

The median household income in Paramus borough is $136,824, with the highest median household income of $178,046 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,447 households (17.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 10 households (0.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Paramus borough
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10 (0.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,447 (17.2%)$178,046
45 to 64 Years3,620 (43.0%)$163,833
65+ Years3,333 (39.6%)$90,950
Total8,410 (100.0%)$136,824

Poverty in Paramus borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Paramus borough

With 4.7% poverty level for males and 5.1% for females among the residents of Paramus borough, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 68 males (14.5%) and 56 females (33.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Paramus borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (14.5%)50 (10.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)56 (33.7%)
6 to 11 Years64 (6.8%)56 (7.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years7 (4.2%)6 (5.2%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (1.1%)13 (1.2%)
25 to 34 Years74 (6.0%)70 (7.5%)
35 to 44 Years93 (6.8%)91 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years33 (2.2%)11 (0.7%)
55 to 64 Years118 (5.7%)76 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years87 (5.1%)45 (2.9%)
75 Years and over32 (3.3%)165 (9.9%)
Total588 (4.7%)639 (5.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Paramus borough

According to the poverty statistics in Paramus borough, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Paramus borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years402 (85.5%)427 (89.5%)
5 Years102 (100.0%)110 (66.3%)
6 to 11 Years883 (93.2%)712 (92.7%)
12 to 14 Years549 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)
15 Years161 (95.8%)109 (94.8%)
16 and 17 Years353 (100.0%)339 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,119 (98.9%)1,036 (98.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,162 (94.0%)862 (92.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,268 (93.2%)1,446 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,437 (97.8%)1,545 (99.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,951 (94.3%)1,978 (96.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,627 (94.9%)1,493 (97.1%)
75 Years and over925 (96.7%)1,501 (90.1%)
Total11,939 (95.3%)11,986 (94.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Paramus borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Paramus borough show that 2.7% or 147 of the total 5,500 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 66.7%, comprising of 52 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Paramus borough
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,158 (97.5%)80 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,907 (99.2%)15 (0.8%)
3 or 4 Children262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children26 (33.3%)52 (66.7%)
Total5,353 (97.3%)147 (2.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Paramus borough

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Paramus borough
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (1.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Paramus borough

The poverty data for Paramus borough shows that 147 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 11 of the single-parent households (0.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (1.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Paramus borough
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children80 (2.5%)11 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children15 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children52 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (2.7%)11 (0.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Paramus borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Paramus borough

Among the 11,841 employed individuals in Paramus borough, private company employees (7,545 | 63.7%), self-employed (incorporated) (1,216 | 10.3%), and local government employees (1,180 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Paramus borough
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,54563.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,21610.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7726.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations6695.7%
Local Government Employees1,18010.0%
State Government Employees2632.2%
Federal Government Employees1961.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total11,841100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Paramus borough

According to the labor force statistics for Paramus borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (22,387), 59.0% or 13,208 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 1,004 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.6% or 1,153 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.4% or 70 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Paramus borough
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years287 (21.7%)70 (24.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,233 (76.9%)152 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,153 (86.6%)186 (16.1%)
30 to 34 Years773 (85.9%)144 (18.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,440 (82.8%)61 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,616 (83.7%)167 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,677 (82.1%)107 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,550 (67.5%)101 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,257 (36.2%)20 (1.6%)
75 Years and over218 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,208 (59.0%)1,004 (7.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Paramus borough

According to labor force statistics for Paramus borough, 80.8% of individuals (10,215) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,642) are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 766 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.7% or 6,114 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.3% or 398 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Paramus borough
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School237 (62.4%)11 (3.0%)
High School Diploma1,418 (63.9%)93 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree2,441 (83.9%)474 (16.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,114 (85.7%)350 (4.9%)
Total10,215 (80.8%)948 (7.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Paramus borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Paramus borough are Management (2,057 | 16.9%), Community & Social Service (1,578 | 12.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,072 | 8.8%), Business & Financial (990 | 8.1%), and Health Technologists (862 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Paramus borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Paramus borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (96.9%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (75.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (64.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (81.1%), Life, Physical & Social Science (68.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (64.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Paramus borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,286 (62.5%)771 (37.5%)
Business & Financial471 (47.6%)519 (52.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science547 (64.0%)307 (35.9%)
Computers & Mathematics304 (63.1%)178 (36.9%)
Architecture & Engineering185 (96.9%)6 (3.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science58 (32.0%)123 (68.0%)
Community & Social Service 707 (44.8%)871 (55.2%)
Education, Arts & Media31 (18.9%)133 (81.1%)
Legal Services & Support153 (55.0%)125 (45.0%)
Education Instruction & Library293 (35.3%)537 (64.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment230 (75.2%)76 (24.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating387 (36.1%)685 (63.9%)
Health Technologists313 (36.3%)549 (63.7%)
Total (Category)3,398 (51.9%)3,153 (48.1%)
Total (Overall)6,571 (53.9%)5,623 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Paramus borough are Healthcare Support (432 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (265 | 2.2%), Security & Protection (198 | 1.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (160 | 1.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (149 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Paramus borough

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Paramus borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (89.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (97.7%), Personal Care & Service (83.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Paramus borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (2.3%)422 (97.7%)
Security & Protection177 (89.4%)21 (10.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention55 (72.4%)21 (27.6%)
Law Enforcement122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving85 (53.1%)75 (46.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance106 (71.1%)43 (28.9%)
Personal Care & Service44 (16.6%)221 (83.4%)
Total (Category)422 (35.0%)782 (64.9%)
Total (Overall)6,571 (53.9%)5,623 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Paramus borough are Sales & Related (1,669 | 13.7%), and Office & Administration (1,329 | 10.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Paramus borough

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Paramus borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related958 (57.4%)711 (42.6%)
Office & Administration474 (35.7%)855 (64.3%)
Total (Category)1,432 (47.8%)1,566 (52.2%)
Total (Overall)6,571 (53.9%)5,623 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Paramus borough are Construction & Extraction (597 | 4.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (195 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Paramus borough

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Paramus borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction597 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)792 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)6,571 (53.9%)5,623 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Paramus borough are Production (279 | 2.3%), Transportation (255 | 2.1%), and Material Moving (115 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Paramus borough

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Paramus borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Production254 (91.0%)25 (9.0%)
Transportation209 (82.0%)46 (18.0%)
Material Moving64 (55.6%)51 (44.4%)
Total (Category)527 (81.2%)122 (18.8%)
Total (Overall)6,571 (53.9%)5,623 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Paramus borough

Employment Industries in Paramus borough

The major employment industries in Paramus borough include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,885 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (1,415 | 11.6%), Professional & Scientific (1,297 | 10.6%), Educational Services (1,270 | 10.4%), and Construction (945 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Paramus borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Paramus borough

The Paramus borough industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (96.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (88.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.4%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (60.4%), and Educational Services (59.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Paramus borough
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction913 (96.6%)32 (3.4%)
Manufacturing597 (67.7%)285 (32.3%)
Wholesale Trade266 (50.7%)259 (49.3%)
Retail Trade841 (59.4%)574 (40.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing363 (88.5%)47 (11.5%)
Utilities66 (86.8%)10 (13.2%)
Information199 (67.9%)94 (32.1%)
Finance & Insurance452 (52.6%)407 (47.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing142 (49.8%)143 (50.2%)
Professional & Scientific699 (53.9%)598 (46.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support168 (48.8%)176 (51.2%)
Educational Services516 (40.6%)754 (59.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance408 (21.6%)1,477 (78.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation82 (39.6%)125 (60.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services225 (54.1%)191 (45.9%)
Public Administration369 (64.2%)206 (35.8%)
Total6,571 (53.9%)5,623 (46.1%)

Education in Paramus borough

School Enrollment in Paramus borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,139 students in Paramus borough are college / undergraduate (1,424 | 23.2%), middle school (1,377 | 22.4%), and high school (1,270 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Paramus borough
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5519.0%
Kindergarten1342.2%
Elementary School1,03416.8%
Middle School1,37722.4%
High School1,27020.7%
College / Undergraduate1,42423.2%
Graduate / Professional3495.7%
Total6,139100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Paramus borough

Out of a total of 6,139 students who are enrolled in schools in Paramus borough, 1,369 (22.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,770 (77.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 275 (72.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,638 (93.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Paramus borough
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds104 (27.4%)275 (72.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old902 (78.8%)243 (21.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,638 (93.5%)114 (6.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds841 (89.9%)94 (10.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds421 (70.3%)178 (29.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds607 (66.4%)307 (33.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds159 (59.8%)107 (40.2%)
35 Years and over98 (65.8%)51 (34.2%)
Total4,770 (77.7%)1,369 (22.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Paramus borough

Business (1,935 | 18.7%), education (1,234 | 11.9%), science & technology (1,177 | 11.4%), social sciences (1,001 | 9.7%), and engineering (936 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 10,353 individuals in Paramus borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Paramus borough
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3533.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6206.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2862.8%
Psychology3793.7%
Social Sciences1,0019.7%
Engineering9369.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies1011.0%
Science & Technology1,17711.4%
Business1,93518.7%
Education1,23411.9%
Literature & Languages3153.0%
Liberal Arts & History5785.6%
Visual & Performing Arts4174.0%
Communications4384.2%
Arts & Humanities5835.6%
Total10,353100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Paramus borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Paramus borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Paramus borough are males with 2 vehicles (2,838, accounting for 44.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,221, making up 52.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Paramus borough
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle20 (0.3%)9 (0.2%)
1 Vehicle361 (5.6%)587 (10.8%)
2 Vehicles2,838 (44.3%)2,221 (41.0%)
3 Vehicles1,552 (24.2%)1,448 (26.7%)
4 Vehicles1,255 (19.6%)858 (15.8%)
5 or more Vehicles375 (5.9%)297 (5.5%)
Total6,401 (100.0%)5,420 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Paramus borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Paramus borough are 20 to 24 minutes (1,806 commuters, 18.9%), 60 to 89 minutes (1,354 commuters, 14.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,122 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in Paramus borough
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2332.4%
5 to 9 Minutes7728.1%
10 to 14 Minutes9289.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1,12211.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,80618.9%
25 to 29 Minutes6536.9%
30 to 34 Minutes8899.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1821.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1982.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,04611.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1,35414.2%
90 or more Minutes3553.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Paramus borough

The most common commute times in Paramus borough are 60 to 89 minutes (971 commuters, 18.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (892 commuters, 21.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Paramus borough
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes71 (1.3%)162 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes287 (5.4%)485 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes365 (6.9%)563 (13.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes536 (10.2%)586 (13.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes914 (17.3%)892 (21.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes254 (4.8%)399 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes745 (14.1%)144 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes138 (2.6%)44 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes139 (2.6%)59 (1.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes635 (12.0%)411 (9.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes971 (18.4%)383 (9.0%)
90 or more Minutes227 (4.3%)128 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Paramus borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Paramus borough are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (935, 17.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (980, 23.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Paramus borough
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM40 (0.8%)54 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM38 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM194 (3.7%)99 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM524 (9.9%)297 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM499 (9.5%)409 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM935 (17.7%)430 (10.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM593 (11.2%)516 (12.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM737 (14.0%)980 (23.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM567 (10.7%)305 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM665 (12.6%)519 (12.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM63 (1.2%)127 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM106 (2.0%)129 (3.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM210 (4.0%)235 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM111 (2.1%)156 (3.7%)
Total5,282 (100.0%)4,256 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Paramus borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Paramus borough

Of the total 8,410 dwellings in Paramus borough, owner-occupied units account for 6,853 (81.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,557 (18.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Paramus borough
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,85381.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,55718.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,410100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Paramus borough

Occupancy by Household Size in Paramus borough
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,40916.8%
2-Person Household2,49429.7%
3-Person Household1,70920.3%
4+ Person Household2,79833.3%
Total Housing Units8,410100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Paramus borough

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Paramus borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household981 (69.6%)428 (30.4%)
2-Person Household2,144 (86.0%)350 (14.0%)
3-Person Household1,512 (88.5%)197 (11.5%)
4+ Person Household2,216 (79.2%)582 (20.8%)
Total Housing Units6,853 (81.5%)1,557 (18.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Paramus borough

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Paramus borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School146 (84.4%)27 (15.6%)
High School Diploma1,121 (75.4%)365 (24.6%)
College/Associate Degree1,538 (79.0%)408 (21.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,048 (84.3%)757 (15.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Paramus borough

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Paramus borough
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2673.2%
35 to 44 Years1,19014.1%
45 to 54 Years1,55918.5%
55 to 64 Years2,06124.5%
65 to 74 Years1,72820.5%
75 to 84 Years1,01712.1%
85 Years and Over5887.0%
Total8,410100.0%

Housing Finances in Paramus borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Paramus borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Paramus borough
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,853 (81.5%)$148,784
Renter-Occupied1,557 (18.5%)$84,306
Average8,410 (100.0%)$136,824

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Paramus borough

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Paramus borough
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000109 (1.6%)54 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99910 (0.2%)26 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99927 (0.4%)27 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999195 (2.9%)65 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99969 (1.0%)58 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999198 (2.9%)239 (15.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999198 (2.9%)128 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999698 (10.2%)162 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999644 (9.4%)200 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,385 (20.2%)197 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more3,320 (48.4%)401 (25.8%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)1,557 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Paramus borough

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Paramus borough
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30039 (0.6%)2 (0.1%)
$300 to $49945 (0.7%)73 (4.7%)
$500 to $799260 (3.8%)54 (3.5%)
$800 to $999382 (5.6%)50 (3.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,409 (20.6%)205 (13.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999810 (11.8%)174 (11.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499518 (7.6%)107 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999568 (8.3%)187 (12.0%)
$3,000 or more2,822 (41.2%)589 (37.8%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)1,557 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Paramus borough

Housing Structures in Paramus borough

Housing Structures in Paramus borough
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,18085.4%
Single Unit, Attached3213.8%
2 Unit Apartments2392.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments740.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments510.6%
10 or more Apartments5376.4%
Mobile Home / Other80.1%
Total8,410100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Paramus borough

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Paramus borough
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,430 (89.5%)750 (10.4%)
Single Unit, Attached216 (67.3%)105 (32.7%)
2 Unit Apartments100 (41.8%)139 (58.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8 (10.8%)66 (89.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13 (25.5%)38 (74.5%)
10 or more Apartments78 (14.5%)459 (85.5%)
Mobile Home / Other8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,853 (81.5%)1,557 (18.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Paramus borough

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Paramus borough
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)182 (11.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms79 (1.1%)205 (13.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms926 (13.5%)384 (24.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,387 (34.8%)419 (26.9%)
8 or more Rooms3,461 (50.5%)367 (23.6%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)1,557 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Paramus borough

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Paramus borough
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,318 (92.2%)949 (61.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas33 (0.5%)14 (0.9%)
Electricity325 (4.7%)534 (34.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene147 (2.1%)42 (2.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (0.1%)18 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used26 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)1,557 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Paramus borough

Household Vehicle Usage in Paramus borough
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle73 (1.1%)314 (20.2%)
1 Vehicle1,088 (15.9%)584 (37.5%)
2 Vehicles3,322 (48.5%)495 (31.8%)
3 or more Vehicles2,370 (34.6%)164 (10.5%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)1,557 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Paramus borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Paramus borough

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,7774,076
Median Property Value$622,900$737,300
Median Household Income$118,125$2,295
Monthly Housing Costs$1,258$2,780
Real Estate Taxes$9,617$40

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Paramus borough

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Paramus borough
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00058 (2.1%)11 (0.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99944 (1.6%)48 (1.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99957 (2.1%)86 (2.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999540 (19.5%)327 (8.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,402 (50.5%)1,650 (40.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999509 (18.3%)1,171 (28.7%)
$1,000,000 or more167 (6.0%)783 (19.2%)
Total2,777 (100.0%)4,076 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Paramus borough

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Paramus borough
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00079 (2.8%)131 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999263 (9.5%)40 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999158 (5.7%)28 (0.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999161 (5.8%)40 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999347 (12.5%)37 (0.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999314 (11.3%)351 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999430 (15.5%)330 (8.1%)
$150,000 or more1,025 (36.9%)955 (23.4%)
Total2,777 (100.0%)4,076 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Paramus borough

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Paramus borough
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x313 (11.3%)159,966 (3,924.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x278 (10.0%)375 (9.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x394 (14.2%)774 (19.0%)
4.0x or more1,745 (62.8%)649 (15.9%)
Total2,777 (100.0%)4,076 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Paramus borough

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Paramus borough
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008 (0.3%)29 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,49916 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,714 (97.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,777 (100.0%)4,076 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Paramus borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paramus borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paramus borough
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,868 (96.7%)132 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,912 (94.8%)105 (5.2%)
26 to 34 Years1,876 (93.9%)122 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,651 (91.5%)247 (8.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,891 (95.5%)135 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,074 (98.8%)49 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,605 (99.3%)18 (0.7%)
Total24,347 (96.8%)808 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Paramus borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Paramus borough
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,868 (96.7%)132 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,912 (94.8%)105 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Paramus borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Paramus borough
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000948 (95.2%)48 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,252 (96.1%)51 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,468 (98.4%)39 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,033 (94.1%)127 (5.9%)
$100,000 and over17,460 (97.1%)526 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paramus borough

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Paramus borough
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6134 (11.0%)1,084 (89.0%)
6 to 18 Years343 (8.6%)3,583 (89.6%)
19 to 25 Years297 (14.7%)1,708 (84.7%)
25 to 34 Years265 (13.3%)1,667 (83.4%)
35 to 44 Years89 (3.1%)2,562 (88.4%)
45 to 54 Years164 (5.4%)2,743 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years526 (12.8%)3,629 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,521 (77.5%)2,343 (72.1%)
75 Years and over2,595 (98.9%)1,474 (56.2%)
Total6,934 (27.6%)20,793 (82.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Paramus borough

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Paramus borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (1.6%)42 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years76 (3.2%)194 (9.8%)
35 to 64 Years247 (5.0%)232 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years219 (12.8%)248 (16.1%)
75 Years and over437 (45.7%)746 (44.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Paramus borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Paramus borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years64 (1.3%)32 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years69 (4.0%)8 (0.5%)
75 Years and over216 (22.6%)237 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Paramus borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)34 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years48 (1.0%)50 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years59 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over49 (5.1%)55 (3.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Paramus borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years34 (1.6%)42 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years76 (3.2%)111 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years121 (2.5%)85 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years75 (4.4%)27 (1.8%)
75 Years and over48 (5.0%)191 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Paramus borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)46 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years91 (1.9%)100 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years87 (5.1%)240 (15.6%)
75 Years and over225 (23.5%)466 (28.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Paramus borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (0.7%)54 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.1%)26 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (1.1%)77 (5.0%)
75 Years and over76 (7.9%)364 (21.8%)

Technology Access in Paramus borough

Computing Device Access in Paramus borough

Computing Device Access in Paramus borough
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,31286.9%
Smartphone7,26486.4%
Tablet6,13072.9%
No Computing Device4625.5%
Total8,410100.0%

Internet Access in Paramus borough

Internet Access in Paramus borough
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7,17385.3%
Cellular Data Only6868.2%
Satellite Internet2422.9%
No Internet4845.8%
Total8,410100.0%

Paramus borough Summary

Paramus Borough, NJ is a small borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is situated approximately 15 miles northwest of Manhattan and is part of the New York metropolitan area. The borough is home to a population of approximately 26,000 people, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the state.

History

Paramus was first settled in the early 1700s by Dutch settlers who named the area “Paramus” after the Native American word for “land of the wild turkeys.” The area was originally part of the larger Saddle River Township, which was established in 1710. In 1798, Paramus was officially incorporated as a borough.
Throughout the 19th century, Paramus was a rural farming community. In the early 20th century, the borough began to experience rapid growth as the area became increasingly suburbanized. This growth was largely due to the construction of the Garden State Parkway, which opened in 1954 and provided easy access to New York City.

Geography

Paramus is located in the northern part of Bergen County, New Jersey. It is bordered by the boroughs of Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, and Oradell, as well as the townships of Washington and Saddle River. The borough covers an area of 5.2 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 26,000 people.
The borough is situated on the western edge of the Hackensack River watershed and is part of the larger New York metropolitan area. The borough is home to several parks, including Van Saun County Park, which features a zoo, a carousel, and a miniature golf course.

Economy

Paramus is home to a diverse economy that is largely driven by the retail and service sectors. The borough is home to several large shopping malls, including the Garden State Plaza, which is the largest mall in New Jersey. The borough is also home to several corporate headquarters, including Toys “R” Us, Barnes & Noble, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
The borough is also home to several large employers, including the Hackensack University Medical Center, which is the largest employer in the borough. Other major employers include the Bergen County Technical Schools, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Paramus had a population of 26,342 people. The racial makeup of the borough was 79.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.2% Asian, and 4.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
The median household income in Paramus was $90,917, and the median family income was $106,817. The per capita income for the borough was $41,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Paramus borough?
Total Population of Paramus borough is 26,582.
What is the Total Male Population of Paramus borough?
Total Male Population of Paramus borough is 13,262.
What is the Total Female Population of Paramus borough?
Total Female Population of Paramus borough is 13,320.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Paramus borough?
There are 99.56 Males per 100 Females in Paramus borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Paramus borough?
There are 100.44 Females per 100 Males in Paramus borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Paramus borough?
Median Population Age in Paramus borough is 49.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Paramus borough
Average Family Size in Paramus borough is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Paramus borough
Average Household Size in Paramus borough is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Paramus borough?
Per Capita income in Paramus borough is $55,747.
What is the Median Family Income in Paramus borough?
Median Family Income in Paramus borough is $153,422.
What is the Median Household income in Paramus borough?
Median Household Income in Paramus borough is $136,824.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Paramus borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Paramus borough is 24.0%.
Women in Paramus borough earn 76.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Paramus borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Paramus borough is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Paramus borough?
There are 13,208 People in the Labor Forcein in Paramus borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Paramus borough?
59.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Paramus borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Paramus borough?
Unemployment Rate in Paramus borough is 7.6%.