Who moves to Paterson, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Passaic County, NJ, home of Paterson, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 17,841from other US counties
- Moved out
- 23,244to other US counties
- Net
- −5,403more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 120tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 4,509 |
| Essex County, NJ (Newark) | 1,939 |
| Hudson County, NJ (Jersey City) | 1,493 |
| Bronx County, NY | 1,204 |
| Morris County, NJ | 1,144 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 638 |
| New York County, NY | 559 |
| Kings County, NY | 494 |
| Union County, NJ (Elizabeth) | 342 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 310 |
| Sussex County, NJ | 292 |
| Rockland County, NY | 236 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | 4,930 |
| Essex County, NJ (Newark) | 2,234 |
| Morris County, NJ | 2,138 |
| Hudson County, NJ (Jersey City) | 897 |
| Sussex County, NJ | 723 |
| Ocean County, NJ | 510 |
| Bronx County, NY | 455 |
| Luzerne County, PA | 455 |
| Middlesex County, NJ | 407 |
| Union County, NJ (Elizabeth) | 403 |
| New York County, NY | 319 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 253 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 10,753 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in New Jersey and 7,088 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 106 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 78 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 72 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 71 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 55 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 48 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 47 |
| Osceola County, FL (Kissimmee) | 46 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 190 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 186 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 159 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 157 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 124 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 116 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 106 |
| Osceola County, FL (Kissimmee) | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Paterson come from?
Most people moving into Passaic County, NJ come from nearby counties, led by Bergen County, NJ (4,509 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Miami-Dade County, FL.
Where do people leaving Paterson move to?
The top destination is Bergen County, NJ (4,930 people). Farther away, the most popular is Broward County, FL.
Are more people moving to Paterson or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 17,841 people moved into Passaic County, NJ from elsewhere in the US and 23,244 moved out, a net loss of 5,403 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Paterson with any city it trades people with, like Paterson vs Miami, Paterson vs Fort Lauderdale, Paterson vs Orlando, Paterson vs West Palm Beach.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Paterson.