Paterson, NJ Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Paterson was 156,661, a 0.79% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Paterson's population was 157,905, a decline of 0.78% compared to a population of 159,153 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Paterson, NJ population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Paterson increased by 7,367. In this period, the peak population was 159,153 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 149,294 - -
2001 149,762 468 0.31%
2002 149,921 159 0.11%
2003 149,413 -508 -0.34%
2004 148,410 -1,003 -0.67%
2005 147,529 -881 -0.59%
2006 146,543 -986 -0.67%
2007 145,746 -797 -0.54%
2008 145,601 -145 -0.1%
2009 146,334 733 0.5%
2010 146,392 58 0.04%
2011 145,596 -796 -0.54%
2012 146,107 511 0.35%
2013 146,038 -69 -0.05%
2014 145,894 -144 -0.1%
2015 145,909 15 0.01%
2016 145,725 -184 -0.13%
2017 146,017 292 0.2%
2018 145,591 -426 -0.29%
2019 145,234 -357 -0.25%
2020 159,153 13,919 9.58%
2021 157,905 -1,248 -0.78%
2022 156,661 -1,244 -0.79%
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Paterson, NJ population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Paterson's population decreased by 2,902 (1.94%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Paterson's population increased by 12,761 (8.72%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Paterson's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Paterson's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 156,661. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Paterson's population peaked in year 2020 at 159,153.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Paterson's population was lowest in year 2019 at 145,234.

Paterson, NJ annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Paterson grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 14 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Paterson had an average annual population growth rate of 0.22% per year. Overall the population grew 4.93% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Paterson's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Paterson's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.22% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 2,492. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Paterson's population grew the most with an increase of 13,919 (9.58%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Paterson's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,248 (-0.78%).

Things to know

Is Paterson, NJ population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Paterson's population decreased by 2,492 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1,248 (0.78%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1,244 (0.79%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Paterson, NJ changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Paterson increased by 10,623 (7.27%). The population was highest at 159,153 in the year 2020 and lowest at 145,234 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.74%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Paterson, NJ Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Paterson population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Paterson across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Paterson was 156,661, a 0.79% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Paterson population was 157,905, a decline of 0.78% compared to a population of 159,153 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Paterson increased by 7,367. In this period, the peak population was 159,153 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Paterson population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Paterson is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Paterson population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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