Buena Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 3873 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 509.1 people per square mile (196.56/kmē), it would be the 35th least densely populated borough in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There were 1553 housing units at an average density of 204.1 per square mile (78.8/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.64 persons, and the average family size was 3.23 persons. In the borough the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 105.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 109.8 females. The median age was 36.2 years, the median age of male residents at 34.4 and the median age of female residents at 37.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 2993 White, 296 Black or African American, 20 American Indian, 17 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 138 from two or more races and 408 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $35679, it is the 46th lowest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $44352, it is the 59th poorest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $16717, it would be the 37th lowest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income was $20916, The median income for males was $26947, compared to $17785 for females.
In 2000, 1019 pupils and students, of which 51.23% are male and 48.77% are female, 26.31% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.67% nursery or pri school, 5% kindergarten, 47.6% elementary school, 28.95% high school and 11.78% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3873 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3873 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3864 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3831 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3819 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3802 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3820 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3806 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3771 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3738 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3710 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 40 | 28 | 68 |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 11 | 51 |
| Elementary school | 234 | 251 | 485 |
| High school | 167 | 128 | 295 |
| College or graduate school | 41 | 79 | 120 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena borough, New Jersey | $35679 | $44352 | $16717 |
| Atlantic County, New Jersey | $43933 | $51710 | $21034 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |