Ashland, New Jersey

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Ashland, New Jersey
Map of Ashland CDP in Camden County
Map of Ashland CDP in Camden County
Coordinates: 39°52′27″N 75°0′38″W / 39.87417, -75.01056
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Camden
Area
 - Total 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
 - Land 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation 85 ft (26 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 8,375
 - Density 2,868.5/sq mi (1,107.5/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08034
Area code(s) 856
FIPS code 34-01990[1]
GNIS feature ID 0883764[2]

Ashland is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within both Voorhees and Cherry Hill Townships, in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 8,375.

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[edit] Geography

Ashland is located at 39°52′27″N, 75°0′38″W (39.874180, -75.010607)[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.6 km² (2.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 8,375 people, 3,115 households, and 2,317 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,107.4/km² (2,868.5/mi²). There were 3,209 housing units at an average density of 424.3/km² (1,099.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.67% White, 4.41% African American, 0.21% Native American, 6.39% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.61% of the population.

There were 3,115 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $68,063, and the median income for a family was $75,232. Males had a median income of $51,113 versus $37,234 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $28,936. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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