Ashland, New Jersey facts for kids
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Ashland, New Jersey
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Map of Ashland CDP in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County in New Jersey.
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 Ashland, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Ashland, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Ashland, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Cherry Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.91 sq mi (7.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.19% |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,513 |
| • Density | 2,928.45/sq mi (1,130.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08034 - Cherry Hill
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-01990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389152 |
Ashland is a community in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, located in Camden County, New Jersey. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Ashland is not an officially separate town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger Cherry Hill Township. In 2020, about 8,513 people lived in Ashland.
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Where is Ashland?
Ashland is located in New Jersey, one of the states in the United States. It's specifically found within Camden County.
Ashland's Size
The total area of Ashland is about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.005 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Ashland?
Every ten years, the U.S. government counts everyone living in the country. This is called a census. The census helps us understand how many people live in places like Ashland.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Ashland has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2000, there were 8,375 people.
- In 2010, the population was 8,302.
- By 2020, it grew slightly to 8,513 people.
A Look at 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the census showed that 8,302 people lived in Ashland. These people lived in 3,084 homes, and 2,224 of these were families.
How Many People Per Square Mile?
The population density in Ashland was about 2,849 people for every square mile (or 1,100 people per square kilometer). This tells us how crowded an area is.
Diversity in Ashland
Ashland is home to people from many different backgrounds:
- About 80% of the people were White.
- Around 7% were Black or African American.
- About 9% were Asian.
- A smaller number were Native American or from other races.
- About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Types of Households
The census also looked at how people lived together:
- About 31% of homes had children under 18.
- Most homes, about 58%, were married couples living together.
- Around 10% were homes where a mother lived with her children, but without a husband.
- About 28% were "non-families," meaning people living alone or with roommates.
Age Groups in Ashland
The people in Ashland come in all ages:
- About 22% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 24% were young adults aged 25 to 44.
- The largest group, about 29%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Ashland in 2010 was about 43.4 years.
See also
In Spanish: Ashland (Nueva Jersey) para niños
