Pemberton Heights, New Jersey

Pemberton Heights is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[8] located within Pemberton Township, in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[9][10][11] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 2,423.[12]

Pemberton Heights, New Jersey
Along Rottau Avenue
Along Rottau Avenue
Location of Pemberton Heights in Burlington County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
Location of Pemberton Heights in Burlington County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
Pemberton Heights is located in Burlington County, New Jersey
Pemberton Heights
Pemberton Heights
Location in Burlington County
Pemberton Heights is located in New Jersey
Pemberton Heights
Pemberton Heights
Location in New Jersey
Pemberton Heights is located in the United States
Pemberton Heights
Pemberton Heights
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°57′29″N 74°40′30″W / 39.95792°N 74.674924°W / 39.95792; -74.674924
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyBurlington
TownshipPemberton
Area
 • Total
0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Land0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.05%
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population
 • Total
2,485
 • Density2,567.15/sq mi (990.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
FIPS code34-57540[4][5][6]
GNIS feature ID02389655[4][7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.937 square miles (2.43 km2), including 0.937 square miles (2.43 km2) of land and 0.000 square miles (0 km2) of water (0.05%).[4][13]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19803,150
19902,941−6.6%
20002,512−14.6%
20102,423−3.5%
20202,4852.6%
Population sources: 1980[14]
1990-2010[11] 2000[15]
2010[12] 2020[3]

2010 census

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The 2010 United States census counted 2,423 people, 1,028 households, and 588 families in the CDP. The population density was 2,586.8 people per square mile (998.8 people/km2). There were 1,116 housing units at an average density of 1,191.4 units per square mile (460.0 units/km2). The racial makeup was 44.99% (1,090) White, 39.25% (951) Black or African American, 0.17% (4) Native American, 3.63% (88) Asian, 0.04% (1) Pacific Islander, 6.23% (151) from other races, and 5.70% (138) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.05% (389) of the population.[12]

Of the 1,028 households, 20.2% had children under the age of 18; 37.5% were married couples living together; 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 42.8% were non-families. Of all households, 37.1% were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.13.[12]

19.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 100.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 99.3 males.[12]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 United States Census[5] there were 2,512 people, 1,072 households, and 633 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,042.9 people/km2 (2,701 people/sq mi). There were 1,098 housing units at an average density of 455.8 units/km2 (1,181 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 41.80% White, 46.38% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.82% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.10% from other races, and 3.78% from two or more races. 11.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[15]

There were 1,072 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.05.[15]

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.[15]

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,274, and the median income for a family was $60,536. Males had a median income of $32,319 versus $26,853 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,716. 6.6% of the population and 3.8% of families were below the poverty line. 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.[15]

Education

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Its school district is Pemberton Township School District.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pemberton Heights Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 12, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Census Data Explorer: Pemberton Heights CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 15, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
  5. ^ a b U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  6. ^ Geographic codes for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
  7. ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  8. ^ State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  9. ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County – County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Burlington County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2013.
  10. ^ 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2013.
  11. ^ a b New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed January 12, 2013.
  12. ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Pemberton Heights CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2013.
  13. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  14. ^ Staff. 1980 Census of Population: Number of Inhabitants United States Summary, p. 1-141. United States Census Bureau, June 1983. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  15. ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Pemberton Heights CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2013.
  16. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Burlington County, NJ" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 22, 2024. - Text list