Little Ferry Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 10800 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the borough. The population density was 7075.2 people per square mile (2731.75/kmē), making it the 59th most densely populated borough in New Jersey. There were 4449 housing units at an average density of 2907.8 per square mile (1122.71/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 3.16 persons. In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males. The median age is 37.1 years, the median age of male residents at 36.1 and the median age of female residents at 37.9. The racial makeup of the borough was 68.76% White, 4.71% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian, 17.1% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, 3.47% from two or more races and 5.75% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $49958, it is the 328th highest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $59176, making it the 334th wealthiest borough by median family income among the New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $24210, making it the 311th highest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income is $30882, The median income for males was $35656, compared to $26655 for females.
In 2000, 2601 pupils and students, of which 42.98% are male and 57.02% are female, 24.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.15% nursery or pri school, 4.38% kindergarten, 37.1% elementary school, 15.46% high school and 35.91% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10800 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10800 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10801 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10779 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10750 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10724 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10712 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10626 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10532 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10500 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10477 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 107 | 79 | 186 |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 38 | 114 |
| Elementary school | 416 | 549 | 965 |
| High school | 184 | 218 | 402 |
| College or graduate school | 335 | 599 | 934 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ferry borough, New Jersey | $49958 | $59176 | $24210 |
| Bergen County, New Jersey | $65241 | $78079 | $33638 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |