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Cedar Grove Township is a Township located in Essex County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the township had a total population of 12,300. Cedar Grove has been determined to be a Census-designated Place by the Census Bureau for enumeration purposes. The Cedar Grove CDP has the same population, area and demographic characteristics as the Township as a whole. GEOGRAPHY Cedar Grove is located at 40°51'21" North, 74°13'44" West (40.855854, -74.228981). According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 11.3 Km&2 (4.3 Mi&2 ). 10.9 km&2 (4.2 mi&2) of it is land and 0.3 km&2 (0.1 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 2.99% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 12,300 people, 4,403 households, and 3,240 families residing in the township. The Population Density was 1,125.4/km&2 (2,913.1/mi&2). There were 4,470 housing units at an average density of 409.0/km&2 (1,058.7/mi&2). The racial makeup of the township was 90.05% White , 2.99% African American , 0.05% Native American , 5.42% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.46% from Other Races , and 1.00% from two or more races. 3.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,403 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were Married Couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05. In the township the population was spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $78,863, and the median income for a family was $94,475. Males had a median income of $66,197 versus $40,582 for females. The Per Capita Income for the township was $36,558. 2.0% of the population and 1.1% of families were below the Poverty Line . 0.8% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Federal, state and county representation Cedar Grove is part of New Jersey's 40th Legislative District and is in the Eighth Congressional District. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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