Ten Mile Run, New Jersey facts for kids
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Ten Mile Run, New Jersey
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Location of Ten Mile Run at the intersection of Route 27 and CR 518
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 Ten Mile Run, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Ten Mile Run, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Ten Mile Run, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Somerset |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.54 sq mi (6.58 km2) |
| • Land | 2.54 sq mi (6.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,055 |
| • Density | 809.37/sq mi (312.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609/640 and 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-72435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02584033 |
Ten Mile Run is a small community in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 2,055 people lived in Ten Mile Run.
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Exploring Ten Mile Run's Geography
Ten Mile Run covers an area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny bit is water.
What's in the Name?
The community gets its name from a stream called Ten Mile Run. It also sits on a hill that is part of the Rocky Hill Ridge.
Location and Surroundings
You can find Ten Mile Run along Route 27, which is also known as the Lincoln Highway. It's close to where Route 27 meets County Route 518.
Right across Route 27 is South Brunswick in Middlesex County. Ten Mile Run has many single-family homes spread out. There are also shops and businesses along Route 27.
The rest of the area has forests and hills. The land slopes down towards the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Millstone River. Nearby, Kendall Park has more homes packed closer together.
Understanding the Population of Ten Mile Run
The population of Ten Mile Run has grown a little over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,959 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,055 | 4.9% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 1,959 people living here. They lived in 602 households, and 514 of these were families. The area had about 772 people per square mile.
There were 622 housing units in total.
The people living in Ten Mile Run came from many different backgrounds:
- About 31.85% were White.
- About 11.94% were Black or African American.
- About 50.54% were Asian.
- A small number were Native American or Pacific Islander.
- About 2.30% were from other races.
- About 3.32% were from two or more races.
- About 6.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households (49.8%) had children under 18. Most households (79.6%) were married couples living together. A small number (3.8%) were female householders without a husband. About 14.6% were not families.
About 10.1% of households had just one person living there. Only 3.2% had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 3.25 people. Families had about 3.53 people.
Age Groups
The population was made up of different age groups:
- 29.4% were under 18 years old.
- 3.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 33.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Ten Mile Run was 37.0 years. For every 100 females, there were about 105 males.
See also
In Spanish: Ten Mile Run para niños
