Union Beach Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 6649 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 3545.1 people per square mile (1368.77/kmē), it is the 196th most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There were 2229 housing units at an average density of 1185.6 per square mile (457.76/kmē). It has an average household size was 3.09 persons, and the average family size was 3.44 persons. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 33% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males. The median age of the borough's population was 34.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Union Beach Borough was 33.6 and 35.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 6280 White, 58 Black or African American, 13 American Indian, 82 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 126 from two or more races and 90 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $59946, making its New Jersey's 220th highest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $65179, it is 259th wealthiest borough by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $20973, making it the 114th lowest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income is $29275, The median income for males was $39201, compared to $22393 for females.
In 2000, 1914 pupils and students, of which 48.9% are male and 51.1% are female, 28.79% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.96% nursery or pri school, 7.37% kindergarten, 45.61% elementary school, 27.27% high school and 13.79% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6649 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6649 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6667 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6758 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6814 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6813 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6808 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6759 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6705 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6659 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6620 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 38 | 76 | 114 |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 44 | 141 |
| Elementary school | 429 | 444 | 873 |
| High school | 255 | 267 | 522 |
| College or graduate school | 117 | 147 | 264 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Beach borough, New Jersey | $59946 | $65179 | $20973 |
| Monmouth County, New Jersey | $64271 | $76823 | $31149 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |