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Passaic County

Passaic County is a microcosm of New Jersey with some of the most diverse communities and dynamic businesses in the State.

About Passaic County

Passaic County offers a blend of urban industry and scenic mountain communities. Home to corporations including PSE&G and numerous light industrial facilities, the county also supports small business entrepreneurship. Transportation includes access to NJ Transit rail, major highways, and proximity to Newark Liberty Airport. The city of Paterson, known for its industrial heritage, is complemented by the revitalization of its downtown arts and food scene. Bordering the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Patterson provides both natural beauty and a nod to early American industry. Suburban communities like Wayne and Clifton offer high quality schools and vibrant neighborhood life.

Passiac County Slide

Passiac County Slide

Major Private Sector Employers

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Company Industry
14 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:15 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:47 PM St. Joseph’s Health Life Sciences/Healthcare
26 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:48 PM BAE Systems Advanced Manufacturing
27 acoulter 01/09/2025 06:59 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:48 PM St. Mary’s General Hospital Life Sciences/Healthcare
33 acoulter 17/10/2025 07:49 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:49 PM Universal Supply Group Logistics
34 acoulter 17/10/2025 07:49 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:49 PM MDD Advanced Manufacturing
35 acoulter 17/10/2025 07:50 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:50 PM Allied 24/7 Professional Services
36 acoulter 17/10/2025 07:50 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:50 PM National Vision Administrators Life Sciences/Healthcare
37 acoulter 17/10/2025 07:50 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:50 PM The Was Group Real Estate
38 acoulter 17/10/2025 07:50 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:50 PM Railroad Construction Logistics
39 acoulter 17/10/2025 07:51 PM acoulter 17/10/2025 07:51 PM Driscoll Foods Food and Beverage

Source: ZoomInfo, 2025; Dunn & Bradstreet, 2023; CNJ Internal Research, 2023-2025.

Major Industries

Aerospace

Aerospace

Financial Services

Financial Services

Healthcare

Healthcare

Passaic County By the Numbers

Passaic County By the Numbers

Largest Municipalities

A snapshot of the scale and market potential of key cities and townships in Passaic County

156,661

Paterson

88,701

Clifton

69,128

Passaic

52,960

Wayne Township

24,382

West Milford

19,231

Hawthorne

Source: U.S. Census July 2022

Demographics

A snapshot of Passaic County’s diverse population

46.70%

White

10.60%

Black

43.40%

Hispanic (of all races)

5.50%

Asian

17.30%

Other

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Education Attainment

Levels of education acquired by Passaic County residents

86.90%

High School Diploma

6.00%

Associates Degree

31.50%

Bachelor’s Degree

9.80%

Post-Graduate Studies

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Taxes

Understanding Passaic County’s tax structure and rates

Corporate Income Tax

6.5% for > $0
7.5% for > $50,000
9.0% for > $100,000
11.5% for > $10,000,000

Personal Income Tax (For incomes above $1,000,000)

1.4%-10.75%

State Tax

6.625% Sales Tax

Gross Receipt Tax

None

Franchise Tax

None

Personal Property Tax

None

Real Property Tax

No state property tax

Fuel Tax per gallon of gasoline

41.4 cents

Institutes of Higher Education

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Institution Name Type Undergrad Graduate
1 choosenjstg 21/08/2025 06:24 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:15 PM Montclair State University 4-Year 19,283 5,689
2 acoulter 02/09/2025 10:27 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:16 PM William Paterson University of New Jersey 4-year 8,043 3,297
3 acoulter 04/09/2025 08:16 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:16 PM Berkeley College-Woodland Park 4-year 2,696 156
4 acoulter 04/09/2025 08:17 PM acoulter 04/09/2025 08:17 PM Passaic County Community College 2-year 8,222 N/A

Source: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE)

Infrastructure

Passaic County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.

Infrastructure

Passaic County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.

Use of Public Transport

7.00%

Use of Public Transport

Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2019-2023

Commuter Rail Lines

2

Commuter Rail Lines

Source: NJ Transit

Distance to Ports

32 miles

(51.5 KM)
Port Newark-Elizabeth

County Resources

Passaic County Division of Economic Development

The county’s resource for business support and expansion, offering programs, partnerships, and opportunities that drive investment and job creation in Passaic County.

Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce

A long-standing business network that connects local enterprises, advocates for economic vitality, and supports growth across the Paterson area.

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