Paterson, NJ Neighborhood Information

The City of Paterson, located on the Passaic River in New Jersey was once one of the mightiest industrial cities of the United States. It has a rich history as the Nation's first planned industrial city, as well as containing some of the country's oldest textile mills and businesses.

In 1792, Alexander Hamilton formed an investment group called the Society of Useful Manufactures (the "SUM") whose funds would be used to develop a planned industrial city in the United States that was later to become Paterson. Hamilton believed that the United States needed to reduce its dependence on foreign goods and should instead develop its own industries.

The industries developed in Paterson were powered by the 77-foot high Great Falls of the Passaic, and a system of water raceways that harnessed the power of the falls. The district originally included dozens of mill buildings and other manufacturing structures associated with the textile industry and later, the firearms, silk, and railroad locomotive manufacturing industries. In the latter half of the 1800's, silk production became the dominant industry and formed the basis of Paterson's most prosperous period, earning it the nickname "Silk City." Paterson was also the site of historic labor unrest that focused on anti-child labor legislation, safety in the workplace, a minimum wage, and reasonable working hours.

Population - Age Range

0-4 years:	10587
5-9 years:	10574
10-14 years:	10289
15-19 years:	10797
20-24 years:	10564
25-29 years:	11235
30-34 years:	11058
35-39 years:	10426
40-44 years:	10003
45-49 years:	9484
50-54 years:	9571
55-59 years:	9339
60-64 years:	8344
65-69 years:	6884
70-74 years:	5394
75-79 years:	3676
80-84 years:	2351
85+ years:	1604

Marital Status

Never Married:	58193
Now Married:	42392
Separated:	4267
Widowed:	5672
Divorced:	10206

Median Income By Age

Under 25 years:	$22,692
25-44 years:	$44,578
45-64 years:	$52,928
Over 64 years:	$29,338

Household Income by Dollar Range

$0-$10,000	4990
$10,000-$15,000	2922
$15,000-$20,000	3603
$20,000-$25,000	2425
$25,000-$30,000	2340
$30,000-$35,000	2659
$35,000-$40,000	2259
$40,000-$45,000	2193
$45,000-$50,000	2129
$50,000-$60,000	3624
$60,000-$75,000	4145
$75,000-$100,000	5417
$100,000-$125,000	3139
$125,000-$150,000	1763
$150,000-$200,000	1837
$200,000-$250,000	532
$250,000-$500,000	218
$500,000 up	192

Level of Education

No High School:	14091
Some High School:	10991
High School Grad:	43122
Some College:	16952
Associate Degree:	3424
Bachelors Degree:	8764
Graduate Degree:	2025