Essex Fells Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 2162 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 1534 people per square mile (592.28/km˛), making it the 123rd least densely populated borough in New Jersey. There were 761 housing units at an average density of 539.7 per square mile (208.38/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.93 persons, and the average family size was 3.28 persons. In the borough Age distribution was 29.7% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 103.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 105.7 females. The median age is 40.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Essex Fells Borough was 40.1 and 40.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 2096 White, 10 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 22 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 27 from two or more races and 3 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $148173, making its New Jersey's second highest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $175000, it is the wealthiest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $77434, it would be the fourth highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income was $69306, Median income for males is $100001, compared with $40556 for females.
In 2000, 613 pupils and students, of which 308 are male and 305 are female, 28.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 99 nursery or pri school, 34 kindergarten, 304 elementary school, 96 high school and 80 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2162 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2162 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2160 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2154 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2143 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2131 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2101 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2073 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2041 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2015 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2107 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 45 | 54 | 99 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 11 | 34 |
| Elementary school | 148 | 156 | 304 |
| High school | 56 | 40 | 96 |
| College or graduate school | 36 | 44 | 80 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Fells borough, New Jersey | $148173 | $175000 | $77434 |
| Essex County, New Jersey | $44944 | $54818 | $24943 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |