Passaic, New Jersey
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Passaic is a city located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 67,861. Located north of Newark on the Passaic River, it was first settled in 1678 by Dutch traders, as Acquackanonk Township. The city and river draw their name from the Lenape word "pahsayèk" meaning "valley".
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History
Industrial growth began in the 19th century, as Passaic became a textile and metalworking center. A famous strike in 1926 against reductions in wages involved the right of free assembly.
Geography
Passaic is located at 40°51'27" north, 74°7'44" west (40.857384, -74.128997)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²). 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.12% water.
The City
Southwest Passaic (known as Passaic Park) is a residential and institutional center of Orthodox Judaism, being home to numerous yeshivas as well as Orthodox synagogues, schools, other institutions.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 67,861 people, 19,458 households, and 14,457 families residing in the city. The population density was 8,424.8/km² (21,804.7/mi²). There were 20,194 housing units at an average density of 2,507.1/km² (6,488.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 35.43% White, 13.83% African American, 0.78% Native American, 5.51% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 39.36% from other races, and 5.04% from two or more races. 62.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 19,458 households out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.46 and the average family size was 3.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,594, and the median income for a family was $34,935. Males had a median income of $24,568 versus $21,352 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,874. 21.2% of the population and 18.4% of families were below the poverty line. 27.6% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Government
Local government
The City of Passaic is governed under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government under the Faulkner Act. Under this form of government, the Mayor is elected directly by the voters for a four-year term. Seven Council Members serve overlapping four year terms.
The Mayor of Passaic is Sammy Rivera, who was re-elected to office on May 10, 2005. Members of the City Council are Gary Schaer (Council President), Gerardo Fernandez, Jose Garcia, Marcellus Jackson, Chaim M. Munk, Daniel J. Schwartz, and Jonathan Soto.
Federal, state and county representation
Passaic is part of New Jersey's 36th Legislative District and is in the Eighth Congressional District.
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Education
The Passaic City School District is a type I school district, and is an independent legal entity administered by a nine-member Board of Education elected by the voters of the school district. The school district is not a part of any regional or consolidated school district, and neither receives nor sends students, except for a limited number of special education students. The school system is comprised of 2 early childhood centers, 12 elementary schools (grades K-6), 1 middle school (grades 7-8), and 1 high school (grades 9-12). The Passaic City School District is an Abbott District.
The Collegiate School is a private coeducational day school located in Passaic, serving students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade.
Noted residents
Passaic is the birthplace of Donald Fagen, Loretta Swit, Mitch Albom, The Shirelles, and Joe Piscopo.
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