Lambertville, New Jersey
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Lambertville is a city located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,868.
Geography
Lambertville is located at 40°22'4" North, 74°56'34" West (40.367881, -74.942860)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.60% water.
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission operates two bridges over the Delaware River between Lambertville and New Hope, Pennsylvania. One is a free bridge, two-lane bridge between the two cities. The other, which carries US-202, is a modern toll bridge.
In New Jersey, Lambertville borders Delaware Township and West Amwell Township.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,868 people, 1,860 households, and 939 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,321.6/km² (3,408.6/mi²). There are 1,961 housing units at an average density of 670.0/km² (1,728.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.65% White, 1.94% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 3.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,860 households out of which 18.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% are married couples living together, 7.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.5% are non-families. 38.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. 3.7% have unmarried partners (presumed Gay/Lesbian). The average household size is 2.06 and the average family size is 2.82.
In the city the population is spread out with 15.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $52,647, and the median income for a family is $80,669. Males have a median income of $47,313 versus $40,369 for females. The per capita income for the city is $36,267. 5.9% of the population and 4.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.5% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Lambertville Chamber of Commerce (http://www.lambertville.org/)
- New Hope-Lambertville Route 202 Toll Bridge article at the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission website (http://www.drjtbc.com/default.aspx?pageid=73)
- New Hope-Lambertville Toll Supported Bridge article at the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission website (http://www.drjtbc.com/default.aspx?pageid=74)