West Orange Cdp, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 44943 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the census designated place. The population density was 3708.7 people per square mile (1431.94/kmē), making it the 176th most densely populated census designated place in New Jersey. There were 16901 housing units at an average density of 1394.5 per square mile (538.42/kmē). The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.19. In the census designated place Population was distributed with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84 males. The median age is 39.4 years, The median age of males was 37.4 years, for females the median age was 41.2 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 67.55% White, 17.46% Black or African American, 0.14% American Indian, 8.09% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 3.2% from two or more races and 3.52% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $69254, it is the 144th wealthiest census designated place in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $83375, it is the 123rd highest census designated place by median family income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The per capita income for the census designated place was $34412, it would be the 122nd highest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income is $37061, Males had a median income of $44589 versus $30802 for females.
In 2000, 10919 pupils and students, of which 49.64% are male and 50.36% are female, 24.3% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.9% nursery or pri school, 5.15% kindergarten, 43.62% elementary school, 20.77% high school and 22.56% 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 | 413 | 450 | 863 |
| Kindergarten | 337 | 225 | 562 |
| Elementary school | 2390 | 2373 | 4763 |
| High school | 1167 | 1101 | 2268 |
| College or graduate school | 1113 | 1350 | 2463 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange CDP, New Jersey | $69254 | $83375 | $34412 |
| Essex County, New Jersey | $44944 | $54818 | $24943 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |