South Orange Cdp, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 16964 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the census designated place. The population density was 5945.3 people per square mile (2295.49/km˛), making it the 84th most densely populated census designated place in New Jersey. There were 5671 housing units at an average density of 1989.8 per square mile (768.27/km˛). The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.26. In the census designated place Population was distributed with 22.3% under the age of 18, 17.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. The median age was 34.7 years, The median age of males was 33.3 years, for females the median age was 36 years. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 60.41% White, 31.3% Black or African American, 0.09% American Indian, 3.89% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 2.71% from two or more races and 1.57% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $83611, it is 77th wealthiest census designated place by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $107641, making it the 40th wealthiest census designated place by median family income among the New Jersey. The per capita income for the census designated place was $41035, it is 72nd wealthiest census designated place by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income is $31390, Median income for males is $39531, compared with $26687 for females.
In 2000, 6386 pupils and students, of which 3133 are male and 3253 are female, 37.64% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 419 nursery or pri school, 299 kindergarten, 1676 elementary school, 903 high school and 3089 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5298 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5298 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5296 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5292 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5282 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5260 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5270 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5326 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5321 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5330 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5352 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 228 | 191 | 419 |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 172 | 299 |
| Elementary school | 870 | 806 | 1676 |
| High school | 505 | 398 | 903 |
| College or graduate school | 1403 | 1686 | 3089 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Orange CDP, New Jersey | $83611 | $107641 | $41035 |
| Essex County, New Jersey | $44944 | $54818 | $24943 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |