Voorhees (CDP), New Jersey

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See also: Voorhees Township, New Jersey
Voorhees, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Voorhees, New Jersey is located in Somerset County, New Jersey
Voorhees, New Jersey
Voorhees, New Jersey
Location of Voorhees within Somerset County. Inset: Location of Somerset County in the state of New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°28′56″N 74°29′33″W / 40.482176°N 74.492506°W / 40.482176; -74.492506Coordinates: 40°28′56″N 74°29′33″W / 40.482176°N 74.492506°W / 40.482176; -74.492506[1][4]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountySomerset
TownshipFranklin
Area
[1]
 • Total0.718 sq mi (1.860 km2)
 • Land0.718 sq mi (1.860 km2)
 • Water0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)  0.00%
Elevation
[3]
125 ft (38 m)
Population
 (Census 2010)[2]
 • Total976
 • Density1,359.2/sq mi (524.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
Area code(s)609/640 and 732/848
FIPS code3476250[1][4]
GNIS feature ID02584039[1][4]

Voorhees is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States.[5][6][7][8] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,959.[2]

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, Voorhees had a total area of 0.718 square miles (1.860 km2), all of which was land.[1][4]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2010976—
Population sources: 2010[2]

Census 2010[]

The 2010 United States census counted 976 people, 301 households, and 248 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,359.2 per square mile (524.8/km2). There were 317 housing units at an average density of 441.5 per square mile (170.5/km2). The racial makeup was 16.80% (164) White, 62.91% (614) Black or African American, 1.43% (14) Native American, 5.94% (58) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 8.71% (85) from other races, and 4.20% (41) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.98% (234) of the population.[2]

Of the 301 households, 43.9% had children under the age of 18; 41.5% were married couples living together; 32.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 17.6% were non-families. Of all households, 13.3% were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.53.[2]

32.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 80.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 75.4 males.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Voorhees CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 11, 2013.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Voorhees Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed August 23, 2012.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  5. ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Somerset County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 11, 2013.
  6. ^ 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 11, 2013.
  7. ^ New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed February 11, 2013.
  8. ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015.
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