Passaic Today

Of the 521,067 citizens living in Passaic County in 2021, 89.1% said they were only one race, while 10.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Passaic County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 55.7% or 290,193 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Passaic County is 4.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Passaic County.

	Estimated Total
White	290,193
Some Other Race	87,488
African American	57,023
Multiracial	56,722
Asian	28,022
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,428
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	191

Source: US Census Bureau