Leisure Village East, New Jersey facts for kids
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Leisure Village East, New Jersey
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Map of Leisure Village East CDP in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey.
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 Leisure Village East, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Leisure Village East, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Leisure Village East, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Lakewood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.65% |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,189 |
| • Density | 2,700.84/sq mi (1,043.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-39910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390052 |
Leisure Village East is a special kind of community in New Jersey, USA. 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. Leisure Village East is located inside Lakewood Township in Ocean County.
As of 2020, about 4,189 people live there. Leisure Village East is known as an "active adult community." This means it's a place designed for people who are 55 years old or older. There are other similar communities nearby, like Leisure Village and Leisure Village West.
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Where is Leisure Village East?
Leisure Village East is located in the state of New Jersey. It's part of Ocean County. The community covers a total area of about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Leisure Village East has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,989 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,597 | 131.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,217 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,189 | −0.7% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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A Closer Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, the census counted 4,217 people living in Leisure Village East. There were 2,743 homes, but only 1,251 of these were families. This shows that many people live alone or with a partner.
Most of the people living here are White, making up about 97% of the population. A smaller number of people are Black or African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The community has a very high percentage of older adults. About 79.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age was 75.2 years. This is because Leisure Village East is designed for adults who are enjoying their retirement years.
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