Ellisburg, New Jersey facts for kids
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Ellisburg, New Jersey
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Map of the former Erlton-Ellisburg CDP in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County in New Jersey.
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 Ellisburg, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Ellisburg, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Ellisburg, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Cherry Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,601 |
| • Density | 5,083.98/sq mi (1,963.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08002 - Cherry Hill
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-21120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02583987 |
Ellisburg is a small community located in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
Ellisburg is found in Camden County, which is in the state of New Jersey. In 2020, about 4,601 people lived here. Before 2000, Ellisburg was part of a larger area called Erlton-Ellisburg.
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History of Ellisburg
Ellisburg got its name from the important Ellis family. They were among the first people to settle in this area.
The very first buildings in Ellisburg were a blacksmith shop and a tavern. A blacksmith makes things out of metal, and a tavern was a place where people could eat, drink, and stay the night. These places attracted more people to live nearby.
Soon, a stagecoach started stopping at the tavern. A stagecoach was like an old-fashioned bus pulled by horses. This stop made the area grow even more. The original center of Ellisburg was where two main roads crossed: Cooper's Creek Road (now called Route 70) and Haddonfield-Moorestown Road (also known as King's Highway).
Geography of Ellisburg
Ellisburg covers a total area of about 0.905 square miles (which is about 2.344 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People Living in Ellisburg
The number of people living in Ellisburg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent government surveys:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 4,413 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,601 | 4.3% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a government survey called the 2010 United States census counted 4,413 people living in Ellisburg. These people lived in 1,898 homes, and 1,080 of these were families.
The population density was about 4,877 people for every square mile. This means a lot of people live in a relatively small space. There were also 1,976 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Ellisburg were White (about 78%). There were also Black or African American people (about 6%), Asian people (about 11.7%), and people from other backgrounds. About 6.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, about 21.8% had children under 18 living there. About 43.8% of homes were married couples. Some homes (9.1%) had a female head of household without a husband. Many homes (39.2%) had just one person living there. About 22% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a home was 2.26. For families, the average was 3.09 people.
Looking at age groups, about 18.8% of people were under 18 years old. About 25.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Ellisburg was 45.6 years.
See also
In Spanish: Ellisburg (Nueva Jersey) para niños
