Pemberton Heights, New Jersey

Pemberton Heights is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Pemberton Township, in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States.[7][8][9] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 2,423.[3]

Pemberton Heights, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Along Rottau Avenue
Map of Pemberton Heights in Burlington County. Inset: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey.
Coordinates: 39.95792°N 74.674924°W / 39.95792; -74.674924
Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Burlington
Township	Pemberton
Area [1]
• Total	0.937 sq mi (2.427 km^2)
• Land	0.937 sq mi (2.426 km^2)
• Water	<0.001 sq mi (0.001 km^2)  0.05%
Elevation [2]	59 ft (18 m)
Population  (2010 Census)[3]
• Total	2,423
• Density	2,586.8/sq mi (998.8/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
FIPS code	3457540[1][4]
GNIS feature ID	02389655[1][5][6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.937 square miles (2.427 km²), including 0.937 square miles (2.426 km²) of land and 0.000 square miles (0.001 km²) of water (0.05%).[1][10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1980	3,150		—
1990	2,941		−6.6%
2000	2,512		−14.6%
2010	2,423		−3.5%
Population sources: 1980[11] 1990-2010[9] 2000[12] 2010[3]

Census 2010

The 2010 United States Census counted 2,423 people, 1,028 households, and 588.016 families in the CDP. The population density was 2,586.8 per square mile (998.8/km²). There were 1,116 housing units at an average density of 1,191.4 per square mile (460.0/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.[3]

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.[3]

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.[3]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[4] there were 2,512 people, 1,072 households, and 633 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,042.9/km² (2,699.7/mi²). There were 1,098 housing units at an average density of 455.8/km² (1,180.0/mi²). 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.[12]

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.[12]

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.[12]

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.[12]

References

1. Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pemberton Heights Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 12, 2013.
3. DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Pemberton Heights CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2013.
4. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
5. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
6. A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed January 11, 2013.
7. 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.
8. 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2013.
9. 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.
10. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
11. Staff. 1980 Census of Population: Number of Inhabitants United States Summary, p. 1-141. United States Census Bureau, June 1983. Accessed January 12, 2012.
12. 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.