Carneys Point (CDP), New Jersey facts for kids
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Carneys Point, New Jersey
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Map of Carneys Point 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 | Carneys Point |
| Named for | Thomas Carney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.82 sq mi (22.86 km2) |
| • Land | 8.38 sq mi (21.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) 5.00% |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,841 |
| • Density | 935.79/sq mi (361.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08069
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 3410600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0875212 |
Carneys Point is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Carneys Point Township, in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 7,382.
The first European settlers in the area were a group of Irish immigrants who came in 1727, which included Thomas Carney. After World War I broke out and the E.I. du Pont de Nemours plants in the area expanded, a community was constructed for the employees of the plants and was named after Thomas Carney.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Carneys Point had a total area of 8.771 square miles (22.72 km2), including 8.332 square miles (21.58 km2) of land and 0.439 square miles (1.14 km2) of water (5.00%).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 7,686 | — | |
| 2000 | 6,914 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,382 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,841 | 6.2% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 7,382 people, 2,995 households, and 1,845 families in the CDP. The population density was 886.0 people per square mile (342.1 people/km2). There were 3,217 housing units at an average density of 386.1 units per square mile (149.1 units/km2). The racial makeup was 72.81% (5,375) White, 17.95% (1,325) Black or African American, 0.20% (15) Native American, 0.70% (52) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 5.85% (432) from other races, and 2.48% (183) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.70% (864) of the population.
Of the 2,995 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18; 42.7% were married couples living together; 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 38.4% were non-families. Of all households, 32.6% were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.
20.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 89.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 84.7 males.
See also
In Spanish: Carneys Point para niños
