Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey facts for kids
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Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey
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Location of Moorestown-Lenola in Burlington County highlighted in yellow (left). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
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 Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Moorestown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.11 sq mi (18.42 km2) |
| • Land | 7.03 sq mi (18.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) 1.51% |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,240 |
| • Density | 2,026.8/sq mi (782.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08057
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-47895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389504 |
Moorestown-Lenola is a community located in Moorestown Township. It is in Burlington County, which is part of the state of New Jersey in the United States. This area is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government just for counting people. In 2010, about 14,217 people lived here.
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About Moorestown-Lenola
Moorestown-Lenola is a part of the larger Moorestown Township. It is a place where many people live and work. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere.
Geography of the Area
Moorestown-Lenola covers a total area of about 7.1 square miles (18.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.0 square miles (18.2 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), is water. This means there might be small lakes or rivers in the area.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Moorestown-Lenola has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 14,179 | — | |
| 1980 | 13,695 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 13,242 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 13,860 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 14,217 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 14,240 | 0.2% | |
| Population sources: 1970-1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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As you can see, the population has stayed fairly steady. It was around 14,179 people in 1970 and grew slightly to 14,240 by 2020.
Who Lives in Moorestown-Lenola?
In 2010, there were 14,217 people living in Moorestown-Lenola. There were about 5,310 households, which are like homes where people live. Many of these were families.
Most people living here were White. There were also many Black or African American residents, and some Asian residents. People from other backgrounds also call Moorestown-Lenola home. About 4 out of every 100 people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households had children under 18 years old. A large number of homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About one-quarter of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Moorestown-Lenola in 2010 was about 43.5 years old. This means there was a good mix of younger and older people.
See also
In Spanish: Moorestown-Lenola para niños
