Pine Hill, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pine Hill, New Jersey
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Borough
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House believed to have been owned by Al Capone
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| Motto(s):
"Home for a Lifetime"
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Location of Pine Hill in Camden County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Camden County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
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Census Bureau map of Pine Hill, New Jersey
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 Pine Hill, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Pine Hill, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Pine Hill, 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 | 4.92 sq mi (12.75 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.87 sq mi (12.60 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) 1.06% | |
| Area rank | 299th of 565 in state 8th of 37 in county |
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| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,743 | |
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10,783 | |
| • Rank | 234th of 565 in state 13th of 37 in county |
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| • Density | 2,746.9/sq mi (1,060.6/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 235th of 565 in state 27th 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 | 3400758770 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885352 | |
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Pine Hill is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Camden County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 10,743 people lived there.
Pine Hill was officially created on April 23, 1929. It was formed from a larger area called Clementon Township. The name "Pine Hill" was chosen because of the many pine trees and hills in the area. Before that, it was known as Mont Ararat or Clementon Heights.
In 2022, Pine Hill became even bigger! It merged with a nearby town called Pine Valley. This merger added a famous golf course to Pine Hill. This was the first time two towns in New Jersey merged since 2011.
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Where is Pine Hill Located?
Pine Hill is a small borough covering about 3.95 square miles (10.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Pine Hill shares its borders with several other towns. These include Berlin Borough, Clementon Borough, Gloucester Township, Lindenwold, and Winslow Township.
Pine Hill's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,392 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,537 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,546 | 65.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,939 | 54.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,132 | 30.3% | |
| 1980 | 8,684 | 69.2% | |
| 1990 | 9,854 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 10,880 | 10.4% | |
| 2010 | 10,233 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 10,743 | 5.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,783 | 5.4% | |
| Population sources:1930–2000 1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, the census counted 10,233 people living in Pine Hill. There were about 4,086 households. The population density was about 2,643 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Pine Hill were White (about 67%). About 24% were Black or African American. Other groups included Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. About 7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The census also showed that about 24% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in Pine Hill was about 35 years old.
Education in Pine Hill
The Pine Hill Schools district serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. There are four schools in the district.
- Dr. Albert Bean Elementary School (Pre-K to 5th grade)
- John H. Glenn Elementary School (Pre-K to 5th grade)
- Pine Hill Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- Overbrook High School (9th to 12th grade)
Overbrook High School became part of the Pine Hill district in 2001. Students from Berlin Township and Clementon also attend Overbrook High School.
Getting Around Pine Hill
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Roads and Highways
Pine Hill has about 32 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the town itself. County Route 534 is the main road that goes through Pine Hill.
Public Transportation
If you need to travel by bus, NJ Transit offers a bus service. The 403 route connects Turnersville to Camden, passing through Pine Hill.
Famous People from Pine Hill
Many interesting people have connections to Pine Hill:
- Ron Dayne (born 1978): A former professional football player who won a famous award called the Heisman Trophy in 1999.
- Lucinda Florio (1947–2022): A teacher and supporter of education. She was the First Lady of New Jersey when her husband, James Florio, was governor.
- Jermaine Jones (born 1986): A singer who appeared on the TV show American Idol.
- John Vukovich (1947–2007): A professional baseball player, manager, and coach.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Hill (Nueva Jersey) para niños
