West Paterson Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 10987 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 3715.5 people per square mile (1434.56/kmē), making its New Jersey's 175th most densely populated borough. There were 4497 housing units at an average density of 1519.3 per square mile (586.61/kmē). The average household size was 2.49 people, and the average family size was 3.01 people. Age range in the borough was well distributed with 19.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median age of the borough's population was 38.1 years, The median age of males and females living in West Paterson Borough was 37.3 and 38.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 86.53% White, 3.16% Black or African American, 0.08% American Indian, 3.83% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 3.19% from two or more races and 3.17% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $60273, it is the 214th wealthiest borough in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $67292, making it the 238th wealthiest borough by median family income among the New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $29758, it is 181st wealthiest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income of borough was $34178, Males have a median income of $40407 versus $30307 for females.
In 2000, 2398 pupils and students, of which 48.04% are male and 51.96% are female, 21.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.72% nursery or pri school, 4.34% kindergarten, 33.61% elementary school, 21.43% high school and 30.9% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10987 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10987 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11005 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11082 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11123 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11125 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11097 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11054 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11066 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11506 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11908 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 97 | 136 | 233 |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 54 | 104 |
| Elementary school | 397 | 409 | 806 |
| High school | 230 | 284 | 514 |
| College or graduate school | 378 | 363 | 741 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Paterson borough, New Jersey | $60273 | $67292 | $29758 |
| Passaic County, New Jersey | $49210 | $56054 | $21370 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |