Mountain Lakes Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4256 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 1593 people per square mile (615.06/kmē), making it the 125th least densely populated borough in New Jersey. There were 1357 housing units at an average density of 508.2 per square mile (196.22/kmē). The average household size was 3.2 persons, and the average family size was 3.41 persons. The population's age distribution was 35.7% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94 males. The median age is 39.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Mountain Lakes Borough was 39.4 and 39.4 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 3960 White, 16 Black or African American, American Indian, 220 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 35 from two or more races and 22 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $141757, it is the third highest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $153227, it is fourth wealthiest borough by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $65086, making it the tenth highest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income is $62625, Males had a median income of $100001 versus $35811 for females.
In 2000, 1541 pupils and students, of which 51.78% are male and 48.22% are female, 36.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 14.08% nursery or pri school, 6.1% kindergarten, 51.07% elementary school, 18.62% high school and 10.12% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4256 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4256 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4259 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4253 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4264 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4280 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4273 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4277 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4275 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4255 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4274 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 84 | 133 | 217 |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 46 | 94 |
| Elementary school | 424 | 363 | 787 |
| High school | 153 | 134 | 287 |
| College or graduate school | 89 | 67 | 156 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lakes borough, New Jersey | $141757 | $153227 | $65086 |
| Morris County, New Jersey | $77340 | $89773 | $36964 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |