somers point, new jersey

Somers Point is a city located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,614. The City of Somers Point is in the eastern part of Atlantic County, southwest of Atlantic City.

History

Somers Point was once known as Somerset Plantation and its settlement started around 1693. Somers Point was incorporated as a Borough in 1886.

Geography

Somers Point is located at 39°19'9" North, 74°36'1" West (39.319165, -74.600300). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²). 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²) of it is land and 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 22.05% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 11,614 people, 4,920 households, and 2,952 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,112.7/km² (2,883.1/mi²). There are 5,402 housing units at an average density of 517.5/km² (1,341.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 85.66% White, 7.01% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.25% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. 5.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 4,920 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% are married couples living together, 14.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% are non-families. 32.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.97. In the city the population is spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $42,222, and the median income for a family is $51,868. Males have a median income of $39,650 versus $28,691 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,229. 7.0% of the population and 5.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.3% of those under the age of 18 and 2.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

Somers Point webpage

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