Passaic is a city in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city was the state's 16th-most-populous municipality, with a population of 70,537, falling behind Bayonne (ranked … See more

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.24 square miles (8.39 km ), including 3.13 square miles (8.11 km ) of land … See more

Among the speakers of Polish in Passaic are many Gorals.
With over 1,300 families, estimated at a total population of … See more

Local government
Passaic is governed by the Faulkner Act system of municipal government, formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the See more

The city originated from a Dutch settlement on the Passaic River established in 1679 which was called Acquackanonk. Industrial growth began in the 19th century, as … See more

Portions of the city are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. The city was selected in 1994 as one of a group of 10 zones … See more

Public
The Passaic City School District is a comprehensive community public school district serving … See more