Beckett, New Jersey facts for kids
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Beckett, New Jersey
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Map of Beckett highlighted within Gloucester County. Inset: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey.
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 Beckett, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Beckett, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Beckett, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) 6.54% |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,834 |
| • Density | 2,770.20/sq mi (1,069.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 34-04400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389189 |
Beckett is a community in New Jersey, USA. It is not a separate town, but part of Logan Township. Beckett is located in Gloucester County. The government counts the people living here in a special way. This count is called a census.
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Beckett's Location and Size
Beckett is located in the state of New Jersey. It is part of Gloucester County. The community covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part is water.
People Living in Beckett
Every ten years, the United States government counts everyone living in the country. This is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in places like Beckett.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Beckett has changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 3,815 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 4,726.
- In 2010, there were 4,847 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 4,834 people.
Who Lives in Beckett?
According to the 2010 census, there were 4,847 people living in Beckett. Most people were White. A good number were Black or African American. There were also people of Asian, Native American, and other backgrounds. Some people identified with two or more races. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,633 households in Beckett. Many of these were families. About 65% of households were married couples living together. Many families had children under 18 years old. The average household had almost three people.
The people in Beckett are of different ages. About 28% of the population was under 18 years old. Many adults were between 25 and 64 years old. About 5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Beckett was about 35.5 years.
See also
In Spanish: Beckett (Nueva Jersey) para niños
