Brass Castle, New Jersey facts for kids
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Brass Castle, New Jersey
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Map of Brass Castle CDP in Warren County
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 Brass Castle, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Brass Castle, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Brass Castle, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Washington |
| Named for | Jacob Brass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.95 sq mi (7.65 km2) |
| • Land | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.54% |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,536 |
| • Density | 522.63/sq mi (201.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-07360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389234 |
Brass Castle is a small community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It is located in Warren County and is part of Washington Township. Brass Castle is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
The community gets its name from Jacob Brass, who was one of the first people to settle in this area a long time ago.
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Exploring Brass Castle's Location
Brass Castle is found in the western part of New Jersey. It covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Understanding Brass Castle's Population
The number of people living in Brass Castle has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,419 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,507 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,555 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,536 | −1.2% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 2020 |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the United States census counted 1,555 people living in Brass Castle. There were 552 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 452 of them, were families.
The population density was about 533 people for every square mile. This tells us how crowded an area is. There were also 575 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Brass Castle in 2010 were White. There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in Brass Castle
The 2010 census also gave us details about families.
- About 33.5% of households had children under 18 years old.
- Most households (73.9%) were married couples living together.
- A smaller number (6.0%) were households led by a woman without a husband present.
- About 15.8% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- About 8.2% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Brass Castle had about 2.82 people. The average family had about 3.15 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Brass Castle in 2010 included people of all ages:
- About 25.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 32.5%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.2% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 41.9 years. This means half the people were younger than 41.9 and half were older.
See also
For more information in Spanish, you can visit the Kiddle page: Brass Castle para niños
