Emerson Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7197 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 3216.3 people per square mile (1241.82/kmē), giving it the 223rd most densely populated borough among the New Jersey. There were 2398 housing units at an average density of 1070.5 per square mile (413.32/kmē). The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.23. In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median age of the borough's population was 41.1 years, the median age of male residents at 39.3 and the median age of female residents at 42.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 89.62% White, 0.85% Black or African American, 0.06% American Indian, 7.89% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.71% from two or more races and 0.88% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $74556, making it the 120th highest borough by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $80468, making it the 137th highest borough by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $31506, making its New Jersey's 152nd highest borough by per capita income. The median income of borough was $38083, Males have a median income of $48423 versus $28951 for females.
In 2000, 1630 pupils and students, of which 50.18% are male and 49.82% are female, 22.65% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.96% nursery or pri school, 6.56% kindergarten, 42.33% elementary school, 22.88% high school and 19.26% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7197 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7197 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7201 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7202 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7224 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7228 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7256 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7236 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7198 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7297 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7353 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 80 | 66 | 146 |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 48 | 107 |
| Elementary school | 387 | 303 | 690 |
| High school | 142 | 231 | 373 |
| College or graduate school | 150 | 164 | 314 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson borough, New Jersey | $74556 | $80468 | $31506 |
| Bergen County, New Jersey | $65241 | $78079 | $33638 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |