Elwood-Magnolia, New Jersey
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| Elwood-Magnolia, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| - Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,392 |
| - Density | 431.7/sq mi (166.7/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 34-21435[1] |
Elwood-Magnolia is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Mullica Township, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 1,392.
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[edit] Geography
Elwood-Magnolia is located at (39.577541, -74.716369)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²), all land. Elwood is named after Elwood of Scotch Plains, New Jersey
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,487 |
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| 2000 | 1,392 | −6.4% | |
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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,392 people, 427 households, and 333 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 166.9/km² (431.7/mi²). There were 453 housing units at an average density of 54.3/km² (140.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.75% White, 13.79% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 23.13% from other races, and 4.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.85% of the population.
There were 427 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.55.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,105, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $31,516 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,678. About 22.4% of families and 24.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.0% of those under age 18 and 27.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Population Finder: Elwood-Magnolia CDP, New Jersey. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
[edit] External links
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