Holiday City South, New Jersey facts for kids
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Holiday City South, New Jersey
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Map of Holiday City South CDP in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey.
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 Holiday City South, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Holiday City South, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Holiday City South, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Berkeley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 1.10% |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,124 |
| • Density | 2,194.78/sq mi (847.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-32418 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389941 |
Holiday City South is a special community in New Jersey. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a town or city. It's part of Berkeley Township in Ocean County. In 2020, about 4,124 people lived there.
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Exploring Holiday City South's Location
Holiday City South is located in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Understanding the Population of Holiday City South
The population of Holiday City South has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 5,452 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,047 | −25.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,689 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,124 | 11.8% | |
| Sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 3,689 people living in Holiday City South. There were 2,257 households, which are like homes or families living together. The area had about 1,881 people per square mile.
Most of the people living there were White. A smaller number were Black or African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The census also showed that Holiday City South has many older residents. In 2010, about 73.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age was 75.6 years. Only a small number of people were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Holiday City South para niños
