Port Colden, New Jersey facts for kids
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Port Colden, New Jersey
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Port Colden Manor in 2019
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 Port Colden, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Port Colden, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Port Colden, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Washington |
| Named for | Cadwallader D. Colden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 512.82/sq mi (197.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-60210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02584019 |
Port Colden is a small community in Warren County, New Jersey. It's located within Washington Township. Port Colden is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau counts its population separately. However, it is not an official town or city.
As of the 2020 Census, about 260 people lived in Port Colden. The community got its name because it was located on the Morris Canal. It was also named after Cadwallader D. Colden, who was the president of the Morris Canal Company.
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Geography of Port Colden
Port Colden is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers about 0.197 square miles (0.509 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Port Colden has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 122 | — | |
| 2020 | 260 | 113.1% | |
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Port Colden in 2010
In the 2010 United States census, 122 people lived in Port Colden. There were 55 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 34 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Port Colden were White (95.08%). A small number were Native American (1.64%) or Asian (0.82%). Some people (2.46%) identified with two or more races. Only a very small number (0.82%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 20% of the households had children under 18 years old. Nearly half (47.3%) were married couples living together. About 10.9% of households had a female head with no husband present.
The average household had 2.22 people. The average family had 2.76 people.
Age Groups in 2010
The population of Port Colden in 2010 included people of all ages:
- 16.4% were under 18 years old.
- 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Port Colden was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were about 76.8 males.
Historic Places
Port Colden has a special area called the Port Colden Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1999. This means it's recognized for its important history and buildings.
Local Wineries
Port Colden is also home to a local winery:
See also
In Spanish: Port Colden para niños
