Paramus, NJ Demographics

A map of Paramus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,362	15,556	54.1%	58.3%
Asian	6,821	6,966	25.7%	26.1%
Hispanic	3,464	2,810	13.0%	10.5%
Black	1,079	459	4.1%	1.7%
Multiracial	606	769	2.3%	2.9%
Native American/Other	236	138	0.9%	0.5%

Paramus, New Jersey has an estimated population of 26,568, a less than 1% change from the 26,698 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% White, 25.7% Asian, 13.0% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paramus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paramus has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paramus, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paramus is ranked the 38th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Paramus was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paramus's White Population

14,362 residents of Paramus, or 54.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paramus is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Paramus ranks 510th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramus's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Paramus's population has decreased from 58.3% to 54.1%.

Paramus is more White than neighboring River Edge (50.3% White), Maywood (48.4% White), and New Milford (48.9% White). Paramus is less White than neighboring Oradell (74.9% White), and Fair Lawn (64.9% White).

Paramus's Black Population

1,079 residents of Paramus, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paramus is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Paramus ranks 480th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramus's Black population has grown by an estimated 135.1%. Black residents' share of Paramus's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.1%.

Paramus is more Black than neighboring Oradell (0.9% Black), and Fair Lawn (3.9% Black). Paramus is less Black than neighboring River Edge (4.7% Black), Maywood (4.6% Black), and New Milford (5% Black).

Paramus's Asian Population

6,821 residents of Paramus, or 25.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paramus is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Paramus ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Asian residents' share of Paramus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.7%.

Paramus is more Asian than neighboring Oradell (12.9% Asian), Maywood (17.1% Asian), Fair Lawn (14.3% Asian), and New Milford (20.3% Asian). Paramus is less Asian than neighboring River Edge (29.8% Asian).

Paramus's Hispanic Population

3,464 residents of Paramus, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paramus is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Paramus ranks 304th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Paramus's population has increased from 10.5% to 13.0%.

Paramus is more Hispanic than neighboring River Edge (11.4% Hispanic), and Oradell (6.6% Hispanic). Paramus is less Hispanic than neighboring Maywood (27.3% Hispanic), Fair Lawn (13.7% Hispanic), and New Milford (20.5% Hispanic).

Paramus's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Paramus, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paramus is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Paramus ranks 395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramus's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paramus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Paramus is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Edge (0.1% Native American/Other), Oradell (0.3% Native American/Other), and Maywood (0.2% Native American/Other). Paramus is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Milford (1.2% Native American/Other).

Paramus's Multiracial Population

606 residents of Paramus, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paramus is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Paramus ranks 420th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paramus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Paramus's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.3%.

Paramus is less Multiracial than neighboring River Edge (3.8% Multiracial), Oradell (4.3% Multiracial), Maywood (2.4% Multiracial), and New Milford (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.