Alpha Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 2482 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 1462 people per square mile (564.48/kmē), giving it the 118th least densely populated borough among the New Jersey. There were 1034 housing units at an average density of 608.2 per square mile (234.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.5 people, and the average family size was 3.05 people. In the Alpha Borough, 24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 6% were 18 to 24, 31.3% were 25 to 44, 20.7% were 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median age of the borough's population was 37.7 years, The median age of males was 35.8 years, for females the median age was 39.7 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.06% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 0.04% American Indian, 1.21% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.77% from two or more races and 0.64% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $42209, making its New Jersey's 94th lowest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $45435, it is the 63rd lowest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $20104, making it the 99th lowest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income is $25055, The median income for males was $31667 versus $21117 for females.
In 2000, 569 pupils and students, of which 53.08% are male and 46.92% are female, 22.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.5% nursery or pri school, 9.49% kindergarten, 51.49% elementary school, 21.62% high school and 10.9% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2482 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2482 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2481 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2484 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2483 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2465 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2448 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2424 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2400 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2384 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2386 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 19 | 37 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 32 | 54 |
| Elementary school | 164 | 129 | 293 |
| High school | 62 | 61 | 123 |
| College or graduate school | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha borough, New Jersey | $42209 | $45435 | $20104 |
| Warren County, New Jersey | $56100 | $66223 | $25728 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |