Alloway (CDP), New Jersey facts for kids
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Alloway, New Jersey
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Map of Alloway CDP in Salem County. Inset: Location of Salem County in New Jersey.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Township | Alloway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.122 sq mi (18.445 km2) |
| • Land | 6.868 sq mi (17.788 km2) |
| • Water | 0.254 sq mi (0.657 km2) 3.56% |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,402 |
| • Density | 204.1/sq mi (78.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP code |
08001
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 3400850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389125 |
Alloway is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Alloway Township, in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,402.
Alloway CDP and Alloway Township are not coextensive, with the CDP covering 21.0% of the 24.588 miles (39.571 km) of the township as a whole.
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Geography
Alloway CDP is located at 39°33′42″N 75°20′57″W / 39.561534°N 75.34928°W (39.561534,-75.34928). According to the United States Census Bureau, Alloway had a total area of 7.122 square miles (18.445 km2), including 6.868 square miles (17.788 km2) of land and 0.254 square miles (0.657 km2) of water (3.56%).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,371 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,128 | −17.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,402 | 24.3% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 |
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Census 2010
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,402 people, 488 households, and 373 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 204.1 per square mile (78.8/km2). There were 533 housing units at an average density of 77.6 per square mile (30.0/km2)*. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.15% (1,320) White, 2.71% (38) Black or African American, 0.43% (6) Native American, 0.71% (10) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.57% (8) from other races, and 1.43% (20) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% (14) of the population.
There were 488 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.6 years. For every 100 females there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and old there were 98.3 males.
Census 2000
As of the 2000 United States Census there were 1,128 people, 391 households, and 299 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 62.5/km² (161.9/mi²). There were 406 housing units at an average density of 22.5/km² (58.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.09% White, 4.34% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 391 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.5% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,477, and the median income for a family was $66,346. Males had a median income of $40,357 versus $32,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,121. 11.2% of the population and 4.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.5% are under the age of 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Alloway (Nueva Jersey) para niños
