Belmar Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 6045 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 5921.7 people per square mile (2286.38/kmē), it is the 85th most populated borough in terms of population density. There were 3996 housing units at an average density of 3917.6 per square mile (1512.59/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.05 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. In the borough Age distribution was 17.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 100.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 100.8 females. The median age is 38.5 years, The median age of males was 36.9 years, for females the median age was 40.1 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 5533 White, 209 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 62 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 110 from two or more races and 120 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $44896, it is the 127th poorest borough in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $61250, making it the 306th wealthiest borough by median family income among the New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $29456, it would be the 186th highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income is $29841, Males had a median income of $31381 versus $26436 for females.
In 2000, 1174 pupils and students, of which 48.3% are male and 51.7% are female, 19.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.01% nursery or pri school, 5.62% kindergarten, 39.52% elementary school, 18.99% high school and 27.85% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6045 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6045 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6062 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6076 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6090 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6108 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6093 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6051 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5990 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5921 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5908 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 26 | 68 | 94 |
| Kindergarten | 26 | 40 | 66 |
| Elementary school | 233 | 231 | 464 |
| High school | 119 | 104 | 223 |
| College or graduate school | 163 | 164 | 327 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmar borough, New Jersey | $44896 | $61250 | $29456 |
| Monmouth County, New Jersey | $64271 | $76823 | $31149 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |