Madison Park, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Madison Park, New Jersey
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Map of Madison Park 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
subdivision_type3 = Municipality
subdivision_name3 = Old Bridge Twp.
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area_total_km2 = 4.3
area_land_km2 = 4.3
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_total_sq_mi = 1.7
area_land_sq_mi = 1.6
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 6929
population_density_km2 = 1627.8
population_density_sq_mi = 4216.1

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 39
elevation_ft = 128
latd = 40 |latm = 27 |lats = 0 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 17 |longs = 52 |longEW = W

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blank_info = 34-42540GR|2
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blank1_info = 0883002GR|3
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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. The name "Madison Park" reflects Old Bridge's original name of "Madison Township" which it had when it was formed on March 2, 1869 from portions of South Amboy Township, until November 5, 1975, when voters approved a referendum changing the township's name to Old Bridge Township."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 170.] ["New Names Voted for 2 Communities", "The New York Times", November 6, 1975. p. 88]

Geography

Madison Park is located at coor dms|40|27|0|N|74|17|52|W|city (40.450023, -74.297715)GR|1.

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.

Demographics

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2000=6929
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url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3439360&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3439360&_street=&_county=madison+park&_cityTown=madison+park&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=
title=Population Finder: Madison Park CDP, New Jersey
publisher=U.S. Census Bureau
accessdate=2007-03-18] As of the censusGR|2 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.

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