Chesilhurst Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1520 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 885.8 people per square mile (342.01/km˛), giving it the 65th least densely populated borough among the New Jersey. There were 535 housing units at an average density of 311 per square mile (120.08/km˛). The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.32. Age range in the borough was well distributed with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males. The median age is 42.1 years, the median age of male residents at 41.4 and the median age of female residents at 42.9. The racial makeup of the borough was 37.37% White, 55.99% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.33% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 3.22% from two or more races and 2.89% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $41786, it would be the 88th lowest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $50263, it is New Jersey's 95th poorest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $15252, it is 27th poorest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income of borough was $24185, Males had a median income of $27700 versus $21708 for females.
In 2000, 371 pupils and students, of which 198 are male and 173 are female, 24.41% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 40 nursery or pri school, 19 kindergarten, 174 elementary school, 92 high school and 46 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1520 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1520 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1519 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1518 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1655 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1739 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1802 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1856 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1877 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1885 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1909 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 28 | 12 | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 100 | 74 | 174 |
| High school | 43 | 49 | 92 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 29 | 46 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesilhurst borough, New Jersey | $41786 | $50263 | $15252 |
| Camden County, New Jersey | $48097 | $57429 | $22354 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |