Boonton Town, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 8496 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the town. The population density was 3619.5 people per square mile (1397.5/kmē), giving it the 184th most densely populated town among the New Jersey. There were 3352 housing units at an average density of 1426.4 per square mile (550.74/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.55 persons, and the average family size was 3.11 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 101.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 105.4 females. The median age of the town's population was 36.9 years, The median age of males was 35.8 years, for females the median age was 38 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 7052 White, 337 Black or African American, 18 American Indian, 660 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 241 from two or more races and 187 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $65322, it is the 175th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the town was $75147, making it the 170th wealthiest town by median family income among the New Jersey. The per capita income for the town was $29919, making it the 176th highest town by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income is $35840, The median income for males was $40545 versus $28696 for females.
In 2000, 1889 pupils and students, of which 53.63% are male and 46.37% are female, 22.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 11.91% nursery or pri school, 3.92% kindergarten, 45.31% elementary school, 16.89% high school and 21.97% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8496 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8496 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8486 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8402 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8395 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8378 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8373 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8439 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8468 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8442 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8469 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 110 | 115 | 225 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 47 | 74 |
| Elementary school | 496 | 360 | 856 |
| High school | 175 | 144 | 319 |
| College or graduate school | 205 | 210 | 415 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton town, New Jersey | $65322 | $75147 | $29919 |
| Morris County, New Jersey | $77340 | $89773 | $36964 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |