Glen Ridge Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7271 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 5695 people per square mile (2198.85/kmē), making its New Jersey's 94th most densely populated borough. There were 2490 housing units at an average density of 1945.3 per square mile (751.08/kmē). The average household size was 2.95 people, and the average family size was 3.33 people. In the borough the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. The median age of the borough's population was 37.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Glen Ridge Borough was 37 and 38.6 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 6484 White, 362 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 243 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 99 from two or more races and 72 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $105638, it would be the 22nd highest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $120650, it is the 21st highest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $48456, it is the 36th wealthiest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income was $50810, The median income for males was $73696 versus $38385 for females.
In 2000, 2274 pupils and students, of which 45.47% are male and 54.53% are female, 31.27% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 15.57% nursery or pri school, 4.57% kindergarten, 43.67% elementary school, 20.23% high school and 15.96% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7271 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7271 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7261 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7229 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7191 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7129 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7028 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6921 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6807 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6717 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6662 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 156 | 198 | 354 |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 27 | 104 |
| Elementary school | 484 | 509 | 993 |
| High school | 215 | 245 | 460 |
| College or graduate school | 102 | 261 | 363 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridge borough, New Jersey | $105638 | $120650 | $48456 |
| Essex County, New Jersey | $44944 | $54818 | $24943 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |