Absecon City, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 7638 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 1336 people per square mile (515.83/kmē), making it the 105th least densely populated city in New Jersey. There were 2902 housing units at an average density of 507.3 per square mile (195.87/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males. The median age is 40.3 years, the median age of male residents at 39.1 and the median age of female residents at 41.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 6363 White, 459 Black or African American, 13 American Indian, 570 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 118 from two or more races and 115 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $55745, making it the 266th highest city by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the city was $61563, it is the 302nd wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $23615, making its New Jersey's 328th highest city by per capita income. The median income is $28449, Males had a median income of $35402 versus $23242 for females.
In 2000, 1831 pupils and students, of which 944 are male and 887 are female, 23.97% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 111 nursery or pri school, 86 kindergarten, 840 elementary school, 366 high school and 428 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7638 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7638 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7636 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7629 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7659 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7779 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7820 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7903 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7997 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8054 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8389 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 58 | 53 | 111 |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 36 | 86 |
| Elementary school | 415 | 425 | 840 |
| High school | 235 | 131 | 366 |
| College or graduate school | 186 | 242 | 428 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absecon city, New Jersey | $55745 | $61563 | $23615 |
| Atlantic County, New Jersey | $43933 | $51710 | $21034 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |