Vista Center, New Jersey facts for kids
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Vista Center, New Jersey
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Map of Vista Center highlighted within Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey.
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 Vista Center, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Vista Center, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Vista Center, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km2) |
| • Land | 3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 1.15% |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,370 |
| • Density | 705.57/sq mi (272.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-76107 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390441 |
Vista Center is a small community located in Jackson Township in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population data, even though it's not an officially independent town.
In 2020, about 2,370 people lived in Vista Center.
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Exploring Vista Center's Location
Vista Center is located in the state of New Jersey. It is part of Ocean County. The area covers about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Who Lives in Vista Center?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 541 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,095 | 287.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,370 | 13.1% | |
| Sources: 2000-2010 2000 2010 | |||
The population of Vista Center has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 541 people. By 2010, the number grew to 2,095. In 2020, the population was 2,370.
A Look at the 2010 Census
The 2010 United States census counted 2,095 people living in Vista Center. There were 875 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households (79.8%) were married couples. About 14.2% of households had children under 18 years old.
The people living in Vista Center came from different backgrounds. Most residents (93.6%) were White. About 3.3% were Black or African American. Around 2.6% were Asian. A small number of people were Native American or from other races. About 5.25% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Vista Center in 2010 was about 59.7 years old. This means many adults and older people live there. About 12.1% of the population was under 18. About 32.1% of the population was 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Vista Center para niños
