Country Lake Estates, New Jersey facts for kids
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Country Lake Estates, New Jersey
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Map of Country Lake Estates CDP in Burlington County. Inset: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey.
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 Country Lake Estates, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Country Lake Estates, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Country Lake Estates, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Pemberton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) 19.43% |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,054 |
| • Density | 3,559.26/sq mi (1,374.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-15250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389364 |
Country Lake Estates is a community in New Jersey. It is located in Pemberton Township, which is part of Burlington County. This area is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government defines for gathering information about people. It is not an official town or city.
In 2010, about 3,943 people lived in Country Lake Estates. This community is a great example of how different areas are counted and studied.
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Exploring Country Lake Estates Geography
Country Lake Estates covers a total area of about 1.36 square miles (3.52 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.10 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). The rest is water, making up about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). This means nearly 20% of the area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Country Lake Estates?
The number of people living in Country Lake Estates has changed over the years. Here is how the population has been counted in different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,739 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,492 | 20.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,012 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,943 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,054 | 2.8% | |
| Population sources: 1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
The 2010 United States census counted 3,943 people living in Country Lake Estates. These people lived in 1,392 different homes, and 1,055 of these were families.
The population density was about 3,596 people per square mile (1,388 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 1,482 housing units, which are places where people can live.
The census also looked at the different backgrounds of the people. About 70% of the people were White, and about 18% were Black or African American. There were also people of Asian, Native American, and other backgrounds. About 11.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most households, about 56%, were married couples living together. Other households included single-parent families and people living alone. On average, there were about 2.83 people in each household.
The age groups in Country Lake Estates in 2010 were:
- About 24.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Country Lake Estates was 38.2 years.
Education in Country Lake Estates
Students living in Country Lake Estates attend schools that are part of the Pemberton Township School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Country Lake Estates para niños
