Paramus Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 25737 people in the borough, organized into 457 households, and 284 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2457.7 people per square mile (948.92/km˛), making it the 298th most densely populated borough in New Jersey. There were 8209 housing units at an average density of 784 per square mile (302.7/km˛). The average household size was 3 persons, and the average family size was 3.32 persons. The population's age distribution was 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males. The median age of the borough's population was 42.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Paramus Borough was 41.7 and 44.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 79.19% White, 1.13% Black or African American, 0.05% American Indian, 17.23% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.51% from two or more races and 0.89% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $76918, it is 105th wealthiest borough by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $84406, it is the 117th wealthiest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $29295, making it the 190th highest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income is $36217, Males have a median income of $46108 versus $27395 for females.
In 2000, 6677 pupils and students, of which 52.75% are male and 47.25% are female, 25.94% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.95% nursery or pri school, 5.08% kindergarten, 43.06% elementary school, 21.96% high school and 21.96% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 25737 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 25737 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 25772 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 25854 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 26106 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 26283 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 26314 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 26199 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 26122 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 26119 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 26128 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 217 | 314 | 531 |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 172 | 339 |
| Elementary school | 1541 | 1334 | 2875 |
| High school | 797 | 669 | 1466 |
| College or graduate school | 800 | 666 | 1466 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramus borough, New Jersey | $76918 | $84406 | $29295 |
| Bergen County, New Jersey | $65241 | $78079 | $33638 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |