Leisure Village West, New Jersey facts for kids
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Leisure Village West, New Jersey
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Map of the former Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park CDP in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey.
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 Leisure Village West, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Leisure Village West, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Leisure Village West, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Manchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.98% |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,692 |
| • Density | 3,051.24/sq mi (1,178.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-39920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2652339 |
Leisure Village West is a community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is known as an "active adult community," which means it is mainly for people who are 55 years old or older.
This area is called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area created by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people.
Before the year 2000, Leisure Village West was part of a larger CDP called Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park. For the 2010 census, this larger area was split into two separate CDPs: Leisure Village West and Pine Lake Park.
As of the 2010 United States Census, about 3,493 people lived in Leisure Village West. There are other similar communities nearby, like Leisure Village and Leisure Village East.
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About Leisure Village West
Leisure Village West is a special type of community designed for older adults. It offers a lifestyle focused on activities and comfort for its residents. These communities often have shared facilities like clubhouses, pools, and social events.
Geography and Location
Leisure Village West is located in Ocean County, New Jersey. This county is in the central part of the state, near the coast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the CDP is about 1.22 square miles (3.16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Leisure Village West has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 4,217 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,692 | −12.4% | |
| Population sources: 2010 2020 |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, the census counted 3,493 people living in Leisure Village West. There were 2,347 households, which means 2,347 separate living spaces.
Most of the people living here were White, making up about 97% of the population. Other groups included Black or African American, Asian, and Native American people. About 1.86% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The community has a unique age makeup because it is an active adult community. About 80% of the people living in Leisure Village West were 65 years old or older. The average age was 76.3 years. This shows that it is a place where many older adults choose to live.
See also
In Spanish: Leisure Village West para niños
