Villas, New Jersey facts for kids
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Villas, New Jersey
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Judge Nathaniel Foster House
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Map of Villas highlighted within Cape May County. Right: Location of Cape May County in New Jersey.
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 Villas, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Villas, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Villas, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Lower |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.93 sq mi (10.18 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) 0.66% |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,134 |
| • Density | 2,339.65/sq mi (903.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08251
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-76010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390438 |
Villas, also called the Villas, is a community in Lower Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. It's a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). Another small community, Miami Beach, is also nearby. In 2010, about 9,483 people lived here. Villas uses the ZIP code 08251. This ZIP code also covers the Del Haven area in Middle Township.
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Geography of Villas
Villas covers about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Villas Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,505 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,734 | 81.7% | |
| 1990 | 8,136 | 197.6% | |
| 2000 | 9,064 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 9,483 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,134 | −3.7% | |
| Population sources: 1970-1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, the United States census counted 9,483 people living in Villas. There were 3,896 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in Villas were White (about 93.5%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Villas Households and Families
About 25% of the households in Villas had children under 18. Many households (44.6%) were married couples living together. About 15% of households had a female head with no husband.
The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 2.95 people.
Age Groups in Villas
The population of Villas includes people of all ages. About 22% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age in Villas was 42.1 years old.
Schools and Learning in Villas
Students in Villas attend schools in two different districts. Younger students go to the Lower Township School District. Older students attend schools in the Lower Cape May Regional School District.
Elementary Schools
One of the elementary schools, David C. Douglass Memorial Elementary School, is located right in Villas. It serves pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. Other elementary schools for grades 1-6 are in nearby Cold Spring.
Middle and High Schools
Middle and high school students go to Richard Teitelman Middle School and Lower Cape May Regional High School. These schools are located in the Erma area.
Other School Options
Students can also choose to attend Cape May County Technical High School. This school is in Cape May Court House and offers both regular and job-focused programs for students from across the county. For students with special needs, there's the Cape May County Special Services School District.
Catholic Schools
Villas used to have its own Catholic school, St. Raymond's School. Over the years, it merged with other Catholic schools. Now, the closest Catholic school for students from pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade is Wildwood Catholic Academy in North Wildwood.
Public Library
The Cape May County Library operates the Lower Township Library, which is located in Villas. It's a great place for kids to find books and learn!
Religion in Villas
The main Catholic church in Villas is St. Raymond Church. It is part of the St. John Neumann Catholic Parish. In 2010, this parish merged with St. John of God in North Cape May.
Notable People from Villas
Some interesting people have connections to Villas:
- Michael Linnington (born 1958) is the CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that helps injured military veterans.
- Steven Rappaport was a performer in the music group The Ran-Dells. They were famous for their song "Martian Hop".
See also
In Spanish: Villas (Nueva Jersey) para niños
