Concordia, New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey | |
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 Golf course at Concordia | |
 Location in Middlesex County and the state of New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 40°18′45″N 74°26′54″W / 40.312616°N 74.44839°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Monroe |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 2.43% |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,455 |
| • Density | 3,188.31/sq mi (1,231.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code | 08831 (Monroe Township) |
| FIPS code | 34-14758[4][5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867358[4][7] |
Concordia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[8] in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.[9][10] The CDP is oriented around the age restricted gated community of Concordia. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 2,455,[3] down from 3,092 in 2010.[11] Prior to 2020, the corner of Concordia known as The Ponds was split off into its own CDP.
Geography
[edit]Concordia is in southern Middlesex County, in west-central Monroe Township. It is bordered to the north by Wittingham, to the southwest by The Ponds, and to the west by Clearbrook. Jamesburg, the closest borough, is 3 miles (5 km) to the north, while Hightstown is 6 miles (10 km) to the southwest.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.791 square miles (2.049 km2), including 0.770 square miles (1.994 km2) of land and 0.021 square miles (0.054 km2) of water (2.65%).[1]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,683 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,658 | 36.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,092 | −15.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,455 | −20.6% | |
| Population sources: 2000[12] 2010[11] 2020[3] | |||
2010 census
[edit]The 2010 United States census counted 3,092 people, 2,032 households, and 923 families in the CDP. The population density was 2,975.3 people per square mile (1,148.8 people/km2). There were 2,261 housing units at an average density of 2,175.7 units per square mile (840.0 units/km2). The racial makeup was 96.35% (2,979) White, 2.20% (68) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 1.10% (34) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.03% (1) from other races, and 0.32% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% (44) of the population.[11]
Of the 2,032 households, 0.1% had children under the age of 18; 43.4% were married couples living together; 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 54.6% were non-families. Of all households, 50.1% were made up of individuals and 44.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.52 and the average family size was 2.04.[11]
0.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 0.4% from 18 to 24, 1.0% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 83.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 78.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 60.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 60.7 males.[11]
2000 census
[edit]As of the 2000 United States Census[5] there were 3,658 people, 2,180 households, and 1,351 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,345.1 people/km2 (3,484 people/sq mi). There were 2,341 housing units at an average density of 860.8 units/km2 (2,229 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.74% White, 0.52% African American, 0.46% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.[12]
There were 2,180 households, out of which 0.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.68 and the average family size was 2.05.[12]
In the CDP the population was spread out, with 0.4% under the age of 18, 0.1% from 18 to 24, 1.0% from 25 to 44, 10.1% from 45 to 64, and 88.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 74 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.3 males.[12]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,382, and the median income for a family was $51,949. Males had a median income of $54,615 versus $32,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $36,962. About 0.9% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: New Jersey". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Concordia Park Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed November 28, 2012.
- ^ a b c Census Data Explorer: Concordia CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
- ^ a b U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022.
- ^ New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed November 28, 2012.
- ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County – County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Middlesex County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 28, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Concordia CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 28, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Concordia CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 28, 2012.
