William Paterson University New Jersey

County:: Passaic County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.237
State:: New Jersey

William Paterson University New Jersey is a CDP located in Passaic County, New Jersey. William Paterson University New Jersey has a 2025 population of 1,776 . William Paterson University New Jersey is currently growing at a rate of 7.12% annually and its population has increased by 30.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,359 in 2020.

The median age in William Paterson University New Jersey is 19.8 years: 19.9 years for males, and 19.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.6 males.

1.8K

Total Population

7,486

Density (mi²)

118 7.12%

Growth

William Paterson University New Jersey Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of William Paterson University New Jersey includes 43.71% White, 36.21% Black or African American, 7.66% Asian, 4.92% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (43.71%)

Black or African American (36.21%)

Asian (7.66%)

Two or more races (5.65%)

Other race (4.92%)

Native American (1.85%)

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	542	43.71%
Black or African American	449	36.21%
Asian	95	7.66%
Two or more races	70	5.65%
Other race	61	4.92%
Native American	23	1.85%

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Sources

US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
Census QuickFacts
Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)