Elmer Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 1384 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 1599.5 people per square mile (617.57/kmē), giving it the 127th least densely populated borough among the New Jersey. There were 557 housing units at an average density of 640.2 per square mile (247.18/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.61 persons, and the average family size was 3.06 persons. In the borough Age distribution was 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males. The median age was 36.7 years, the median age of male residents at 35.8 and the median age of female residents at 37.8. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.25% White, 0.65% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.51% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.87% from two or more races and 0.72% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $46172, making its New Jersey's 142nd lowest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $58438, making it the 163rd lowest borough by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $21356, it is New Jersey's 125th poorest borough by per capita income. The median income was $27198, Males have a median income of $36207 versus $17260 for females.
In 2000, 369 pupils and students, of which 189 are male and 180 are female, 26.66% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 28 nursery or pri school, 12 kindergarten, 169 elementary school, 93 high school and 67 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1384 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1384 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1380 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1369 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1373 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1363 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1362 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1360 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1354 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1341 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1345 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 88 | 81 | 169 |
| High school | 50 | 43 | 93 |
| College or graduate school | 28 | 39 | 67 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer borough, New Jersey | $46172 | $58438 | $21356 |
| Salem County, New Jersey | $45573 | $54890 | $20874 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |