Metuchen Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 12840 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 4684.8 people per square mile (1808.81/kmē), giving it the 125th most densely populated borough among the New Jersey. There were 5104 housing units at an average density of 1862.8 per square mile (719.23/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median age of the borough's population was 39.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Metuchen Borough was 38.1 and 40.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 84.38% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian, 7.23% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.86% from two or more races and 1.12% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $75546, it is New Jersey's 111th wealthiest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $85022, making its New Jersey's 112th highest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $36749, it is the 100th highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income is $39711, The median income for males was $48116, compared to $32036 for females.
In 2000, 3194 pupils and students, of which 52.85% are male and 47.15% are female, 24.88% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.71% nursery or pri school, 4.29% kindergarten, 41.11% elementary school, 20.63% high school and 23.26% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12840 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12840 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12892 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 13049 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13078 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13116 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 13182 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 13230 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13078 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 13048 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 13098 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 143 | 199 | 342 |
| Kindergarten | 87 | 50 | 137 |
| Elementary school | 697 | 616 | 1313 |
| High school | 424 | 235 | 659 |
| College or graduate school | 337 | 406 | 743 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen borough, New Jersey | $75546 | $85022 | $36749 |
| Middlesex County, New Jersey | $61446 | $70749 | $26535 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |