Crestwood Village, New Jersey facts for kids
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Crestwood Village, New Jersey
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Entrance to Crestwood Village VI, one of many retirement communities in the area
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Map of Crestwood Village CDP in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey.
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 Crestwood Village, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Crestwood Village, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Crestwood Village, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Manchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.32 sq mi (11.20 km2) |
| • Land | 4.27 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) 1.40% |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,426 |
| • Density | 1,971.46/sq mi (761.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-15910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389373 |
Crestwood Village is a special kind of community located in Manchester Township, within Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. However, it is not an official town or city with its own local government.
As of the 2020 census, about 8,426 people lived in Crestwood Village.
Where is Crestwood Village?
Crestwood Village is in New Jersey, a state on the East Coast of the United States. It's part of Ocean County. The community covers a total area of about 11.20 square kilometers (about 4.32 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Crestwood Village?
The population of Crestwood Village has changed a bit over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has been counted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 7,965 | — | |
| 1990 | 8,030 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,392 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 7,907 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 8,426 | 6.6% | |
| Population sources: 1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 7,907 people living in Crestwood Village. Most of the people living here were adults aged 65 or older. In fact, about 77% of the population was 65 or older. Only a very small number of households had children under 18. This means Crestwood Village is mostly a community for older adults.
