Lindenwold, New Jersey facts for kids
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Lindenwold, New Jersey
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Train pulls into Lindenwold station, March 2008
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Lindenwold highlighted in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Lindenwold, New Jersey
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 Lindenwold, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Lindenwold, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Lindenwold, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Camden | |
| Incorporated | April 23, 1929 | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.21 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.11 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) 1.07% | |
| Area rank | 300th of 565 in state 9th of 37 in county |
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| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 21,641 | |
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21,685 | |
| • Rank | 129th of 565 in state 7th of 37 in county |
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| • Density | 5,546.1/sq mi (2,141.4/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 99th of 565 in state 9th of 37 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08021
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3400740440 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885279 | |
Lindenwold is a small town, called a borough, located in Camden County, in the state of New Jersey. In 2020, about 21,641 people lived there. This was a big jump in population from 2010.
Lindenwold is part of the South Jersey area. It is known for having a higher property tax rate compared to other places in its county and the rest of New Jersey.
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History of Lindenwold
Lindenwold was officially created on April 23, 1929. It was formed from a larger area called Clementon Township. On the same day, four other new towns were also created nearby: Hi-Nella, Pine Hill, Pine Valley, and Somerdale.
The first official meeting for Lindenwold was held on May 31, 1929. It took place in the old Fire Hall. The name "Lindenwold" comes from a German word meaning "linden forest." A local resident named Wimer Bedford suggested the name. He hoped that linden trees would be planted all over the town. However, local leaders chose different, less expensive trees instead.
Geography of Lindenwold
Lindenwold covers an area of about 3.94 square miles (10.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Some smaller areas or place names within Lindenwold include Kirkwood and Lucastown.
Lindenwold shares its borders with several other towns in Camden County. These include Berlin Borough, Berlin Township, Clementon Borough, Gibbsboro, Gloucester Township, Laurel Springs, Pine Hill, Somerdale, Stratford, and Voorhees Township.
Population Changes in Lindenwold
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,523 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,552 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,479 | 36.3% | |
| 1960 | 7,335 | 110.8% | |
| 1970 | 12,199 | 66.3% | |
| 1980 | 18,196 | 49.2% | |
| 1990 | 18,734 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 17,414 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 17,613 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 21,641 | 22.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 21,685 | 23.1% | |
| Population sources: 1930–2000 1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Lindenwold's Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 17,613 people living in Lindenwold. There were 7,426 households, which are groups of people living together.
The population was made up of different groups. About 48% were White, 34.7% were Black or African American, and 2.8% were Asian. About 20.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Lindenwold was 33.3 years.
Education in Lindenwold
The Lindenwold Public Schools system serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. In the 2022–23 school year, there were five schools in the district. About 3,100 students attended these schools. There were also about 255 teachers, meaning there were about 12 students for every teacher.
The schools in the district include:
- Lindenwold Preschool (for PreK students)
- Lindenwold School 4 (for grades K-4)
- Lindenwold School 5 (for grades K-4)
- Lindenwold Middle School (for grades 5-8)
- Lindenwold High School (for grades 9-12)
In 2008, a private school called Saint Lawrence Regional School closed. Its students joined new schools in Somerdale and Stratford to form John Paul II Regional School.
Transportation in Lindenwold
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Roads and Highways
As of 2010, Lindenwold had about 44.90 miles of roads. Most of these roads are taken care of by the town itself. Some are maintained by Camden County, and a small part by the state's Department of Transportation.
U.S. Route 30 is the main highway that goes through Lindenwold.
Public Transportation Options
The Lindenwold station is a very important hub for public transport. It is the end of the line and the main operations center for the PATCO Speedline. This train line connects Lindenwold to Philadelphia. The station is also a stop for NJ Transit's Atlantic City Line. This train goes from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia to Atlantic City.
NJ Transit also provides bus services in Lindenwold. The 403 bus route connects the borough to Camden. Local bus services are available on the 451 and 459 routes. There is also a bus, the 554, that goes to Atlantic City.
Notable People from Lindenwold
Many interesting people have connections to Lindenwold. Here are a few:
- Earl Harrison (born 1961), a former professional basketball player.
- Suzy Hotrod (born 1980), a well-known roller derby skater.
- Carlton R. Rouh (1919–1977), a brave person who received the Medal of Honor.
- Jimmy Woode (1926–2005), a talented jazz bassist.
See also
In Spanish: Lindenwold para niños
