Wanaque Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 10266 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 1286.8 people per square mile (496.84/km˛), it is New Jersey's 102nd least densely populated borough. There were 3500 housing units at an average density of 438.6 per square mile (169.34/km˛). The average household size was 2.86 persons, and the average family size was 3.23 persons. In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 107.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 109.4 females. The median age was 37.6 years, The median age of males was 36.7 years, for females the median age was 38.6 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 9308 White, 155 Black or African American, 35 American Indian, 372 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 182 from two or more races and 211 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $66113, making it the 166th highest borough by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $71127, it is the 205th wealthiest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $25403, it is the 276th wealthiest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income of borough was $32127, Males had a median income of $39302 versus $26243 for females.
In 2000, 2434 pupils and students, of which 46.59% are male and 53.41% are female, 23.71% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 12% nursery or pri school, 8.75% kindergarten, 40.51% elementary school, 21.49% high school and 17.26% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10266 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10266 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10274 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10310 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10306 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10312 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10261 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10443 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11010 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11588 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12195 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 153 | 139 | 292 |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 108 | 213 |
| Elementary school | 509 | 477 | 986 |
| High school | 218 | 305 | 523 |
| College or graduate school | 149 | 271 | 420 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaque borough, New Jersey | $66113 | $71127 | $25403 |
| Passaic County, New Jersey | $49210 | $56054 | $21370 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |