Florence-Roebling, New Jersey facts for kids
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Florence-Roebling, New Jersey
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Former census-designated place
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Map of former Florence-Roebling CDP in Burlington County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Florence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) |
| • Land | 5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,200 |
| • Density | 1,431.3/km2 (3,707.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-23895 |
Florence-Roebling was once a special community in Florence Township, New Jersey. It was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP) until 2010. This means it was a specific area defined by the government for counting people. In 2000, about 8,200 people lived there.
After 2010, Florence-Roebling was divided into two separate CDPs. These new areas are now called Florence CDP and Roebling.
Contents
Exploring the Area: Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Florence-Roebling CDP covered a total area of about 6.8 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). Most of this area was land, about 5.7 square kilometers (2.2 square miles). The rest, about 1.1 square kilometers (0.4 square miles), was water.
Who Lives Here: Demographics
Let's look at the people who lived in Florence-Roebling.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Florence-Roebling changed over the years:
- 1970: 7,551 people
- 1980: 7,677 people
- 1990: 8,564 people
- 2000: 8,200 people
A Snapshot of 2000
In the year 2000, there were 8,200 people living in Florence-Roebling. These people lived in 3,220 households, and 2,170 of these were families.
The population density was about 1,433 people per square kilometer. This tells us how many people lived in each part of the area.
Most residents were White (85.07%). Other groups included African American (10.54%), Asian (2.09%), and Native American (0.09%). About 2.04% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (47%) were married couples. About 15% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.53 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- 25.6% were under 18 years old.
- 7.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 31.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Florence-Roebling was 36 years old.
Getting Around: Transportation
The River Line is a train service that helps people travel. It connects Florence-Roebling to other cities like Camden and Trenton. There are stations in Roebling and Florence.
The Famous Roebling Steel Mill
The Roebling area is famous because of the Roebling Steel Mill.
Building Iconic Structures
This mill was founded by Charles Roebling. His father, John A. Roebling, was a brilliant engineer. The John A. Roebling & Sons company made the strong steel cables used in many famous structures, including:
- The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City
- The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
- Many other bridges, like one over Niagara Falls
More Amazing Creations
The Roebling steel mill also produced the elevator cables for very tall buildings. These include:
- The Empire State Building in New York City
- The Chicago Board of Trade Building in Chicago
- The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
Did you know? The John A. Roebling & Sons company even made the wire for the original slinky toy!
See also
- In Spanish: Roebling (Nueva Jersey) para niños
