Paterson Population 2026

Paterson has a population of 147,754, making it the #188 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. It is about 60× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Paterson (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

147,754

Rank in United States

#188

Coordinates

40.92°N, 74.17°W

~26 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

332 km

206 miles, straight line

Other big cities in New Jersey

City	Population	Rank in United States
Newark	281,944	#73
Jersey City	264,290	#78
Elizabeth	129,007	#224
Edison	102,548	#314
Trenton	89,620	#380
Toms River	88,791	#382
Clifton	86,334	#412
Camden	76,119	#487

Cities near Paterson

Fair Lawn33,597 people · ~4 km away
Garfield31,802 people · ~6 km away
Clifton86,334 people · ~7 km away
Passaic71,085 people · ~8 km away
Wayne57,915 people · ~9 km away
Hackensack44,834 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Paterson?

Paterson has a population of 147,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #188 biggest city in United States.

What state is Paterson in?

Paterson is located in New Jersey, United States.

Is Paterson the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 332 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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