Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
The Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program was launched in 2021 by Mayor Andre Sayegh.
110
participants
$400
monthly payment
1 Year
duration
$528,000
invested in community
| Pilot Features | |
|---|---|
| Number of Participants | 110 individuals |
| Median Household Income | $11,475 per year |
| Amount | $400 |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Program Dates | July 2021-June 2022 |
| Eligibility | Resident of Paterson 18 years or older, with income of $30,000 or less for individuals and $88,000 or less for the family |
About the Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
The Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program provides $400 a month for 12 months to 110 residents. Participants will receive $400 a month by direct deposit into a prepaid card.
Data last updated on 12/20/2022.
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$44,797
$38,000
Median household income
21.2%
20%
Poverty rate
37.3%
31%
Housing burden
31.2%
40%
Childcare cost burden
8.5%
8%
Unemployment rate
STOCKTON
STATE MEDIAN
Spending Breakdown
The data in this pie chart shows aggregate spending for guaranteed income participants in Paterson, NJ. This includes all non-cash expenditures from the participants' pre-paid debit card that is loaded with guaranteed income payments monthly.
Spending breakdown
Retail sales and services accounted for the largest share of spending, at 37.49%, followed by Food and groceries (32.09%) and Housing & Utilities (11.07%).
