New Brunswick is a City located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 31 miles (50 km) southwest of New York City on the Raritan River about 15 miles (24 km) from its mouth. In 1900, 20,006 people lived in New Brunswick, New Jersey; in 1910, 23,388; in 1920, 32,779; and in 1940, 33,180. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 48,573. It is the county seat of Middlesex County.
New Brunswick is located at 40°29'18" North, 74°26'52" West (40.488304, -74.447751).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.9 km2 (5.8 mi2). 13.5 km2 (5.2 mi2) of it is land and 1.3 km2 (0.5 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 9.04% water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 48,573 people, 13,057 households, and 7,207 families residing in the city. The population density is 3,585.9/km2 (9,293.5/mi2). There are 13,893 housing units at an average density of 1,025.6/km2 (2,658.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 48.79% White, 23.03% African American, 0.46% Native American, 5.32% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 18.08% from other races, and 4.24% from two or more races. 39.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 13,057 households out of which 29.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.6% are married couples living together, 18.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.8% are non-families. 24.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.23 and the average family size is 3.69.
In the city the population is spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 34.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 11.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.8 males. The high proportion of 18-24 year olds is due to Rutgers University being in the city's midst.
The median income for a household in the city is $36,080, and the median income for a family is $38,222. Males have a median income of $25,657 versus $23,604 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,308. 27.0% of the population and 16.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.9% of those under the age of 18 and 13.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans, the first settlement was made in 1681 immigrants from Europe. The place was first called Prigmore's Swamp, (1681-97), then Inian's Ferry, (1691-1714), and finally New Brunswick in honor of the House of Brunswick. Centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and situated along the Raritan River, New Brunswick became an important hub for Colonial travelers and traders. It was incorporated as a town in 1736 and chartered as a city in 1784. During the American Revolutionary War it was occupied by the British in the winter of 1776-77.
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