Somers Point City, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 11614 people in the city, organized into 457 households, and 284 families residing in the city. The population density was 2883.1 people per square mile (1113.17/kmē), it is New Jersey's 247th most densely populated city. There were 5402 housing units at an average density of 1340.4 per square mile (517.53/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.97 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. The median age of the city's population was 38.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Somers Point City was 36.6 and 40 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 85.66% White, 7.01% Black or African American, 0.25% American Indian, 3.17% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.64% from two or more races and 2.25% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $42222, making its New Jersey's 95th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $51868, making its New Jersey's 114th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $22229, it is New Jersey's 143rd poorest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $25224, Males had a median income of $30213 versus $21279 for females.
In 2000, 2845 pupils and students, of which 1464 are male and 1381 are female, 24.5% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 191 nursery or pri school, 166 kindergarten, 1204 elementary school, 757 high school and 527 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11614 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11614 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11591 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11504 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11469 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11529 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11605 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11575 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11475 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11391 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11343 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 114 | 77 | 191 |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 69 | 166 |
| Elementary school | 687 | 517 | 1204 |
| High school | 313 | 444 | 757 |
| College or graduate school | 253 | 274 | 527 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers Point city, New Jersey | $42222 | $51868 | $22229 |
| Atlantic County, New Jersey | $43933 | $51710 | $21034 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |