Pemberton Heights, New Jersey facts for kids
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Pemberton Heights, New Jersey
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Along Rottau Avenue
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Location of Pemberton Heights in Burlington County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
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 Pemberton Heights, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Pemberton Heights, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Pemberton Heights, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Pemberton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.05% |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,485 |
| • Density | 2,567.15/sq mi (990.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-57540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389655 |
Pemberton Heights is a small community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It is part of Pemberton Township. This area is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 2,485 people lived here.
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Geography of Pemberton Heights
Pemberton Heights is located in the state of New Jersey. It covers a total area of about 0.97 square miles (2.51 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the community's boundaries.
Population and People
The number of people living in Pemberton Heights has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,150 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,941 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,512 | −14.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,423 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,485 | 2.6% | |
| Population sources: 1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Pemberton Heights?
In 2010, there were 2,423 people living in Pemberton Heights. They lived in 1,028 homes. About 588 of these were families. The community had a mix of different backgrounds.
- Many residents were White (about 45%).
- A large group was Black or African American (about 39%).
- There were also Asian residents (about 3.6%).
- Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds.
- About 16% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Pemberton Heights was about 39 years old. About 19% of the people were under 18. Around 17.6% were 65 years or older.
Education in Pemberton Heights
Students in Pemberton Heights attend schools in the Pemberton Township School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
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Along Rottau Avenue
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Location of Pemberton Heights in Burlington County (left). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey (right).
