Elmwood Park Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 18925 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 7129.8 people per square mile (2752.83/km˛), it is New Jersey's 56th most densely populated borough. There were 7242 housing units at an average density of 2732.8 per square mile (1055.14/km˛). The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17. In the borough the population was distributed as follows: 20.9% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males. The median age of the borough's population was 38.5 years, The median age of males was 36.7 years, for females the median age was 40.3 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 15619 White, 409 Black or African American, 21 American Indian, 1477 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 557 from two or more races and 841 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $52319, it is the 299th wealthiest borough in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $59131, it would be the 335th highest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $22588, making its New Jersey's 152nd lowest borough by per capita income. The median income was $30485, Males have a median income of $35075 versus $25315 for females.
In 2000, 4572 pupils and students, of which 2323 are male and 2249 are female, 24.16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 223 nursery or pri school, 210 kindergarten, 1977 elementary school, 975 high school and 1187 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 18925 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 18925 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 18924 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 18876 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 18845 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 18806 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 18781 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 18644 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 18485 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 18645 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 18634 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 100 | 123 | 223 |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 80 | 210 |
| Elementary school | 1081 | 896 | 1977 |
| High school | 482 | 493 | 975 |
| College or graduate school | 530 | 657 | 1187 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park borough, New Jersey | $52319 | $59131 | $22588 |
| Bergen County, New Jersey | $65241 | $78079 | $33638 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |