Elwood, New Jersey

Elwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Mullica Township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States.[9][10][11] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,437.[4] At previous censuses, the area was listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Elwood-Magnolia CDP.[11] The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP code 08217.[5]

Elwood, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Map of Elwood CDP in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey.
Coordinates: 39.569375°N 74.707921°W / 39.569375; -74.707921[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyAtlantic
TownshipMullica
Area
 • Total3.206 sq mi (8.304 km2)
 • Land3.205 sq mi (8.301 km2)
 • Water0.001 sq mi (0.002 km2)  0.03%
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population
 • Total1,437
 • Density448.3/sq mi (173.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
08217, 08037, 08215 [5]
Area code(s)609, 640
FIPS code3421420[1][6][7]
GNIS feature ID02389040[1][8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Elwood had a total area of 3.206 square miles (8.304 km2), including 3.205 square miles (8.301 km2) of land and 0.001 square miles (0.002 km2) of water (0.03%).[1][2]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19901,487—
20001,392−6.4%
20101,4373.2%
Population sources:
1990-2010[11] 2000[12] 2010[4]

Census 2010

The 2010 United States Census counted 1,437 people, 436 households, and 340 families in the CDP. The population density was 448.3 per square mile (173.1/km2). There were 477 housing units at an average density of 148.8 per square mile (57.5/km2). The racial makeup was 61.38% (882) White, 13.15% (189) Black or African American, 0.35% (5) Native American, 1.39% (20) Asian, 0.07% (1) Pacific Islander, 18.44% (265) from other races, and 5.22% (75) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.93% (545) of the population.[4]

Of the 436 households, 35.8% had children under the age of 18; 54.4% were married couples living together; 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 22.0% were non-families. Of all households, 15.8% were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.50.[4]

25.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 102.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 101.3 males.[4]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[6] there were 1,392 people, 427 households, and 333 families living 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.[12]

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.[12]

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.[12]

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.[12]

References
  1. Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
  2. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elwood Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 16, 2013.
  4. DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Elwood CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed Jun.
  5. Look Up a ZIP Code for Elwood, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed June 16, 2013.
  6. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  7. A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 16, 2013.
  8. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  9. GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Atlantic County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at Archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 16, 2013.
  10. 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 16, 2013.
  11. New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, p. III-3, August 2012. Accessed June 16, 2013. "Atlantic County—Name Changes: Elwood CDP name changed from Elwood-Magnolia"
  12. DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Elwood CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 16, 2013.
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