Society Hill, Middlesex County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Society Hill, New Jersey
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Society Hill from Morris Avenue
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Map of Society Hill highlighted within Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
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 Society Hill, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Society Hill, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Society Hill, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Piscataway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.387 sq mi (3.594 km2) |
| • Land | 1.387 sq mi (3.593 km2) |
| • Water | <0.001 sq mi (0.001 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 3,829 |
| • Density | 2,760.4/sq mi (1,065.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-68304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390310 |
Society Hill is a small community in Piscataway Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2010, about 3,829 people lived there.
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Exploring Society Hill's Location
Society Hill is found in the middle part of Piscataway Township. It's located north of New Jersey Route 18. It's also very close to Rutgers University's Busch Campus. The community covers about 1.387 square miles (3.594 square kilometers) of land. Most of this area is made up of single-family houses. You can also find an apartment complex and a cemetery there.
Who Lives in Society Hill?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. Here's a look at the population of Society Hill over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Society Hill has grown a little bit.
- In 1990, there were 3,577 people.
- By 2000, the population increased to 3,804.
- In 2010, it reached 3,829 people.
Society Hill's Community in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 3,829 people living in Society Hill. There were 1,226 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. About 34.8% of the people were White, 15.6% were Black or African American, and 44.6% were Asian. About 7.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (32.8%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.85 people. The average family had about 3.26 people.
People of all ages live in Society Hill.
- About 19.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Society Hill was 33.5 years.
Society Hill's Community in 2000
The 2000 United States Census showed 3,804 people living in Society Hill. There were 1,248 households.
The community was also very diverse in 2000. About 45.5% of residents were White, 16.0% were African American, and 34.1% were Asian. About 5.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.5%) had children under 18. The average household size was 2.90 people. The average family size was 3.34 people.
The median income for a household in Society Hill was about $81,956. For families, it was about $89,411. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
See also
In Spanish: Society Hill (Nueva Jersey) para niños
