Linden City, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 39394 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the city. The population density was 3645.5 people per square mile (1407.54/km˛), making its New Jersey's 182nd most densely populated city. There were 15567 housing units at an average density of 1440.1 per square mile (556.03/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.6 persons, and the average family size was 3.21 persons. In the city Age distribution was 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. The median age was 38 years, the median age of male residents at 36.1 and the median age of female residents at 39.9. The racial makeup of the city was 66.08% White, 22.8% Black or African American, 0.14% American Indian, 2.35% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 3.71% from two or more races and 4.88% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $46345, it is New Jersey's 145th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $54903, it is the 132nd lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The per capita income for the city was $21314, it is New Jersey's 123rd poorest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $28538, Males have a median income of $32408 versus $24341 for females.
In 2000, 9606 pupils and students, of which 4769 are male and 4837 are female, 24.38% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 670 nursery or pri school, 454 kindergarten, 4237 elementary school, 2127 high school and 2118 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 39394 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 39394 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 39443 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 39650 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 39667 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 39581 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 39448 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 39394 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 39207 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 39147 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 39162 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 389 | 281 | 670 |
| Kindergarten | 289 | 165 | 454 |
| Elementary school | 2039 | 2198 | 4237 |
| High school | 1180 | 947 | 2127 |
| College or graduate school | 872 | 1246 | 2118 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden city, New Jersey | $46345 | $54903 | $21314 |
| Union County, New Jersey | $55339 | $65234 | $26992 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |