Iselin, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Iselin, New Jersey
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Map of Iselin CDP in Middlesex County


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Middlesex
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area_total_km2 = 8.1
area_land_km2 = 8.1
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area_total_sq_mi = 3.1
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 16699
population_density_km2 = 2057.0
population_density_sq_mi = 5327.6

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 19
elevation_ft = 62
latd = 40 |latm = 34 |lats = 29 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 19 |longs = 0 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 08830
area_code = 732
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blank_info = 34-34470GR|2
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blank1_info = 0877368GR|3
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Iselin (pronounced IZ-lin) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 16,698.

Geography

Iselin is located at coor dms|40|34|29|N|74|19|0|W|city (40.574603, -74.316799)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²), all land.

Downtown area

In the last decade, Iselin has built up a vibrant downtown area along Oak Tree Road, County Route 604 (this vibrant area also extends into Edison, New Jersey.) The downtown area is made up mostly of shops selling Indian food, sweets, clothing (particularly saris), jewelry, music, and other goods. The South Asian culture of this downtown area is known to attract visitors from towns all over New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland.

Metropark

An area known as Metropark, consisting primarily of office parks and large office buildings, lies in the southwestern corner of Iselin and spills over into neighboring Edison. The New Jersey Transit and Amtrak Metropark Station is named for this area. In addition to a Hilton Hotel and the train station, Metropark also features the headquarters of Engelhard Corporation (acquired by BASF in 2006) and Eaton Corporation's Filtration Division. Other corporate residents in the area include Siemens AG, the law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith, Ravin, Davis & Himmel, Tata Consultancy Services, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Accenture and UBS AG.

Demographics

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title=Population Finder: Iselin CDP, New Jersey
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accessdate=2007-03-18] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 16,698 people, 6,007 households, and 4,511 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,059.8/km² (5,327.6/mi²). There were 6,137 housing units at an average density of 757.0/km² (1,958.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.65% White, 6.02% African American, 0.12% Native American, 25.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.75% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.47% of the population.

There were 6,007 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $65,424, and the median income for a family was $71,913. Males had a median income of $50,145 versus $36,131 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,793. About 1.9% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

As part of the 2000 Census, 17.44% of Iselin residents identified themselves as being Indian American. This was the second highest percentage (behind Edison) of Indian people in any place in the United States with 1,000 or more residents identifying themselves as being of Indian ancestry [ [http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Asian-Indian.html Asian Indian Communities] , accessed June 28, 2006] .

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