New Providence Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 11907 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3236.9 people per square mile (1249.77/kmē), giving it the 221st most densely populated borough among the New Jersey. There were 4485 housing units at an average density of 1218.8 per square mile (470.58/kmē). The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median age is 39 years, The median age of males was 37.9 years, for females the median age was 39.8 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 89.77% White, 0.88% Black or African American, 0.03% American Indian, 7.6% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.01% from two or more races and 0.68% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $90964, it is the 51st highest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $105013, it is the 49th wealthiest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $42995, it is the 62nd highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income was $47722, The median income for males was $62313 versus $36139 for females.
In 2000, 2944 pupils and students, of which 1526 are male and 1418 are female, 24.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 359 nursery or pri school, 142 kindergarten, 1427 elementary school, 545 high school and 471 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11907 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11907 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11914 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11944 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11941 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11890 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11815 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11722 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11716 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11779 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11905 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 163 | 196 | 359 |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 73 | 142 |
| Elementary school | 763 | 664 | 1427 |
| High school | 288 | 257 | 545 |
| College or graduate school | 243 | 228 | 471 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence borough, New Jersey | $90964 | $105013 | $42995 |
| Union County, New Jersey | $55339 | $65234 | $26992 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |