Golden Triangle, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Golden Triangle, New Jersey
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Map of Golden Triangle CDP in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County within New Jersey.
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 Golden Triangle, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Golden Triangle, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Golden Triangle, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Cherry Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) 3.79% |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,769 |
| • Density | 1,687.54/sq mi (651.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 3426902 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389860 |
Golden Triangle is a special kind of community in Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's not an officially incorporated town or city.
As of the 2020 Census, about 4,769 people live in Golden Triangle. The community is generally located near Chapel Avenue, Cuthbert Boulevard, Cooper Landing Road, and Route 70/Marlton Pike.
About Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is a part of Cherry Hill Township. It's a place where people live and work, just like any other neighborhood. Being a CDP helps the government understand how many people live in certain areas.
Geography and Area
Golden Triangle covers a total area of about 2.95 square miles (7.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 2.84 square miles (7.35 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 3.79% of the total area.
Population and People
The number of people living in Golden Triangle has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,511 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,145 | 18.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,769 | 15.1% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,145 people living in Golden Triangle. There were 1,665 households, which are like homes where people live. The area had about 1,461 people per square mile.
The community is home to a diverse group of people. Many different backgrounds and cultures make up the population. About 24% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many families live in the area, with about 43.5% being married couples.
The average household had about 2.43 people, and the average family had about 3.19 people. The age of people living in Golden Triangle varies. About 20.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was around 41.3 years old, meaning half the people were younger and half were older than that age.
See also
In Spanish: Golden Triangle (Nueva Jersey) para niños
