Belleplain, New Jersey facts for kids
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Belleplain, New Jersey
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Center of Belleplain on County Route 550
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 Belleplain, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Belleplain, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Belleplain, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Dennis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.35 sq mi (19.04 km2) |
| • Land | 7.34 sq mi (19.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.15% |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 614 |
| • Density | 83.66/sq mi (32.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08270 - Woodbine
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-04660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02629044 |
Belleplain is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It's not a separate town but a part of Dennis Township in Cape May County. It's also called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics. In 2020, about 614 people lived there.
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Where is Belleplain Located?
Belleplain is in the southern part of New Jersey. It covers an area of about 7.35 square miles (19.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Belleplain?
The number of people living in Belleplain has changed a little over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 597 | — | |
| 2020 | 614 | 2.8% | |
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People and Families in 2010
In 2010, there were 597 people living in Belleplain. They lived in 218 homes. Most of these homes (171) were families.
- About 95% of the people were White.
- A small number were Black, Native American, or Asian.
- Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more.
- About 3% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household. About 16% of homes had just one person living there. The average home had about 2.74 people.
Age Groups in 2010
The people in Belleplain were of different ages.
- About 21.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.7% were between 18 and 24.
- About 24.1% were between 25 and 44.
- About 31.5% were between 45 and 64.
- About 14.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Belleplain was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
Schools in Belleplain
Students in Belleplain attend schools in the Dennis Township Public Schools district for kindergarten through 8th grade. For high school, students go to Middle Township High School, which is part of the Middle Township Public Schools district.
There are also county-wide schools available. These include Cape May County Technical High School and the Cape May County Special Services School District.
See also
In Spanish: Belleplain para niños
