Rosenhayn, New Jersey facts for kids
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Rosenhayn, New Jersey
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Map of Rosenhayn highlighted within Cumberland County. Right: Location of Cumberland County in New Jersey.
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 Rosenhayn, New Jersey
Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Rosenhayn, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Rosenhayn, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Deerfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.65 sq mi (6.86 km2) |
| • Land | 2.65 sq mi (6.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,150 |
| • Density | 434.45/sq mi (167.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08352
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-64740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389778 |
Rosenhayn is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It is located in Deerfield Township, which is part of Cumberland County. Rosenhayn is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population data.
Rosenhayn was first started as a farming community by Jewish settlers. The Rosenhayn synagogue, built in 1898, is very old. It is one of fewer than 100 synagogue buildings from the 1800s still standing in the United States.
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Rosenhayn's Location and Size
Rosenhayn is located in the southern part of New Jersey. The United States Census Bureau says that the total area of Rosenhayn is about 2.65 square miles (6.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People of Rosenhayn
The number of people living in Rosenhayn has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
- In 1990, there were 1,053 people.
- In 2000, the population grew to 1,099.
- In 2010, it was 1,098 people.
- By 2020, the population increased to 1,150 people.
Who Lives in Rosenhayn?
The 2010 United States census counted 1,098 people in Rosenhayn. There were 382 households and 274 families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The population density was about 413.7 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile, there were about 413 people.
People from different backgrounds live in Rosenhayn:
- About 64.21% were White.
- About 18.03% were Black or African American.
- About 1.28% were Native American.
- About 1.46% were Asian.
- About 9.29% were from other races.
- About 5.74% were from two or more races.
- About 17.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2010, about 34.8% of households had children under 18 years old. About 51.0% were married couples living together. About 16.2% were homes with a female head of household and no husband present.
The average household had 2.86 people. The average family had 3.36 people.
The ages of the people in Rosenhayn varied:
- About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Rosenhayn was 37.1 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.2 males.
Famous People from Rosenhayn
Some notable people have connections to Rosenhayn:
- Joseph W. Chinnici (1919–2007): He was a politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1972 to 1988.
- Frank LoBiondo (born 1946): He was a politician who served as a U.S. representative for New Jersey from 1995 to 2019.
- Al McCoy (1894–1966): He was a famous boxer. He was the world middleweight boxing champion from 1914 to 1917.
See also
In Spanish: Rosenhayn para niños
