Victory Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Monroe Township, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[8] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 2,111.[9]
Victory Lakes, New Jersey | |
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 Map of Victory Lakes highlighted within Gloucester County. Right: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey. | |
  Victory Lakes Location in Gloucester County  Victory Lakes Location in New Jersey  Victory Lakes Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 39°37′50″N 74°58′09″W / 39.630558°N 74.969218°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | Monroe |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.54 sq mi (6.59 km2) |
| • Land | 2.42 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) 4.72% |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,999 |
| • Density | 824.67/sq mi (318.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 34-75920[4][5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390433[4][7] |
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 2.521 square miles (6.53 km2), including 2.402 square miles (6.22 km2) of land and 0.119 square miles (0.31 km2) of water (4.72%).[4][10]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,160 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,118 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,111 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,999 | −5.3% | |
| Population sources: 2000[11] 2010[9][3] | |||
2010 census
editThe 2010 United States census counted 2,111 people, 738 households, and 568 families in the CDP. The population density was 878.9 people per square mile (339.3 people/km2). There were 779 housing units at an average density of 324.3 units per square mile (125.2 units/km2). The racial makeup was 90.29% (1,906) White, 5.16% (109) Black or African American, 0.19% (4) Native American, 0.95% (20) Asian, 0.05% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.76% (16) from other races, and 2.61% (55) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.55% (75) of the population.[9]
Of the 738 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18; 57.6% were married couples living together; 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.0% were non-families. Of all households, 16.7% were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.21.[9]
22.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 100.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 98.4 males.[9]
2000 census
editAs of the 2000 United States Census[5] there were 2,118 people, 718 households, and 592 families living in the CDP. The population density was 340.7 people/km2 (882 people/sq mi). There were 756 housing units at an average density of 121.6 units/km2 (315 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.55% White, 5.00% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.90% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.16% of the population.[11]
There were 718 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.22.[11]
In the CDP the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.[11]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,698, and the median income for a family was $55,313. Males had a median income of $36,385 versus $27,574 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,615. About 4.0% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.[11]
References
edit- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Victory Lakes Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed November 11, 2012.
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
- ^ a b U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed November 11, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Victory Lakes CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 11, 2012.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ 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 Victory Lakes CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 11, 2012.