Succasunna-Kenvil, New Jersey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Succasunna-Kenvil, New Jersey
Former census-designated place
Map of Succasunna-Kenvil CDP in Morris County. Inset: Location of Morris County in New Jersey.
Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Morris
Township	Roxbury
Area
• Total	17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi)
• Land	17.3 km2 (6.7 sq mi)
• Water	0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Population  (2000 census)
• Total	12,569
• Density	727.5/km2 (1,884.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
FIPS code	3471385

Succasunna-Kenvil was a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). It was located in Roxbury Township, which is in Morris County, New Jersey.

In the year 2000, about 12,569 people lived there. Later, for the 2010 census, this area was divided into two separate CDPs. These new places are called Succasunna and Kenvil.

What is a Census-Designated Place?

A census-designated place, or CDP, is an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's like a town or a community, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.

CDPs are created to collect information about people living in areas that are not officially incorporated as cities or towns. This helps the government understand where people live and how many there are.

Where is Succasunna-Kenvil Located?

Succasunna-Kenvil was located in the state of New Jersey, in the United States. It was part of Roxbury Township.

How Big Was the Area?

The total area of Succasunna-Kenvil was about 17.6 square kilometers (6.8 square miles). Most of this area was land, around 17.3 square kilometers (6.7 square miles). A small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), was water.

How Many People Lived There?

The population of Succasunna-Kenvil changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people lived there during different census counts:

Population in 2000

In the year 2000, the 2000 United States Census counted 12,569 people living in Succasunna-Kenvil. There were 4,138 households and 3,475 families.

The population density was about 727.6 people per square kilometer (1,884.3 people per square mile). This means that for every square kilometer, there were about 727 people.

Diversity of Residents

The census also looked at the different groups of people living in the area:

• About 92.99% of the people were White.
• About 1.34% were Black or African American.
• About 0.1% were Native American.
• About 4.11% were Asian.
• A small number, 0.67%, were from other races.
• About 0.81% were from two or more races.
• Around 3.87% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of all the households, 43.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 74.5%, were married couples living together.

About 6.9% of households had a female head of the house with no husband present. Around 16.0% were non-family households.

The average household had about 3.02 people. The average family had about 3.33 people.

Age Groups

The population was spread across different age groups:

• About 28.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
• About 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 30.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 26.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 9.6% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people living there was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.9 males.

Income Levels

The median income for a household in Succasunna-Kenvil was $83,614. For a family, the median income was $90,015.

The average income per person was $31,923. A small percentage of families (1.9%) and individuals (2.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.4% of those under 18 and 1.9% of those 65 or older.

Images for kids

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  Map of Succasunna-Kenvil CDP in Morris County. Inset: Location of Morris County in New Jersey.

See also

In Spanish: Succasunna-Kenvil para niños