Glendora, New Jersey facts for kids
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Glendora, New Jersey
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Map of Glendora CDP in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County within New Jersey.
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 Glendora, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Glendora, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Glendora, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Gloucester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 2.04% |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,784 |
| • Density | 4,600.00/sq mi (1,775.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08029
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-26520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389851 |
Glendora is a small community in New Jersey, in the United States. It's not a separate town, but part of Gloucester Township. Glendora is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even if it doesn't have its own official town government. In 2020, about 4,784 people lived there.
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Where is Glendora Located?
Glendora is found in Camden County, which is in the southern part of New Jersey. It covers a total area of about 2.75 square kilometers (1.06 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
One interesting spot in Glendora is the "Cookie Jar House." It was built in the 1940s and is known for its unique look. People often call it one of New Jersey's most unusual homes!
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Glendora has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,632 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,201 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,907 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,750 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,784 | 0.7% | |
| Population sources: 1980 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 4,750 people living in Glendora. There were about 1,900 homes. Most people living there were White (about 94.69%). A smaller number were Black or African American (1.45%), Asian (0.65%), or from other backgrounds. About 4.65% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average home had about 2.5 people. About 26.1% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (48.9%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Glendora in 2010 was 42 years old.
Famous People from Glendora
Some people who have lived in or are connected to Glendora have become well-known.
- A. Raymond Randolph (born in 1943) is a federal judge. He was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1990.
See also
In Spanish: Glendora (Nueva Jersey) para niños
