Madison Park, New Jersey
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| Madison Park, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| - Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 6,929 |
| - Density | 4,216.1/sq mi (1,627.8/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 34-42540[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0883002[2] |
Madison Park is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Old Bridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 6,929.
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[edit] Geography
Madison Park is located at (40.450023, -74.297715)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.3 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (1.20%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 7,490 |
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| 2000 | 6,929 | -7.5% | |
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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 6,929 people, 2,468 households, and 1,772 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,631.3/km² (4,216.1/mi²). There were 2,533 housing units at an average density of 596.3/km² (1,541.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.36% White, 13.75% African American, 0.10% Native American, 19.97% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 4.17% from other races, and 5.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.05% of the population.
There were 2,468 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.37.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,263, and the median income for a family was $56,025. Males had a median income of $40,766 versus $31,890 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,622. About 6.0% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
Madison Park is also a residential development west of US 9 bound by Bordentown Avenue, Cheesequake Road, and Ernston Road. Portions of Madison Park are served by ZIP Code 08859 for Parlin, New Jersey. Madison Park has a fire department (District 4 Old Bridge Township), a volunteer first aid squad, and a school all located within the development.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Population Finder: Madison Park CDP, New Jersey. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
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