Paterson, NJ Employment

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32%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
18%
Household income NAT. AVG.
1%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPatersonNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$20,202$37,538$29,829
Median household income$45,141$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$74,690$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$37,014$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$32,200$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$25,171$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate4.6%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level25.2%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Paterson is 32% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Paterson is 18% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Paterson is 1% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Paterson is 67% higher than the national average

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      $30,090 $45,141 $90,282
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Paterson median earnings by income bracket

      Paterson employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.0%10.0%
      Manufacturing sector19.6%19.6%
      Financial & insurance services1.9%1.9%
      Wholesale & retail services16.8%16.8%
      Public administration2.3%2.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities14.2%14.2%
      Education, health & social services8.5%8.5%
      Other24.9%24.9%

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      Paterson, NJ145,484$45,14118.4%

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      Source: The Paterson, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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