Sussex Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2145 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 3597.9 people per square mile (1389.16/km˛), making its New Jersey's 187th most densely populated borough. There were 961 housing units at an average density of 1601.7 per square mile (618.42/km˛). The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.12. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males. The median age of the borough's population was 36.1 years, The median age of males was 35.5 years, for females the median age was 36.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 96.32% White, 1.12% Black or African American, 0.09% American Indian, 1.21% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.89% from two or more races and 0.37% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $36172, it is the 50th poorest borough in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $45250, it is New Jersey's 61st poorest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $18866, it is the 73rd poorest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income is $23994, The median income for males was $30368, compared to $18486 for females.
In 2000, 478 pupils and students, of which 209 are male and 269 are female, 22.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 31 nursery or pri school, 39 kindergarten, 252 elementary school, 89 high school and 67 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2145 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2145 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2146 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2143 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2147 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2157 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2159 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2154 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2136 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2141 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2124 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 27 | 39 |
| Elementary school | 132 | 120 | 252 |
| High school | 25 | 64 | 89 |
| College or graduate school | 18 | 49 | 67 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex borough, New Jersey | $36172 | $45250 | $18866 |
| Sussex County, New Jersey | $65266 | $73335 | $26992 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |