Ramblewood, New Jersey

Ramblewood, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Location of Ramblewood in Burlington County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
Ramblewood
Location in Burlington County
Ramblewood
Location in New Jersey
Ramblewood
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°55′55″N 74°57′10″W / 39.932053°N 74.952749°W / 39.932053; -74.952749
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyBurlington
TownshipMount Laurel
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2)
 • Land3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2)
 • Water0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)  0.42%
Elevation
[2]
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
6,655
 • Density1,962.5/sq mi (757.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
Area code856
FIPS code34-61650[4][5][6]
GNIS feature ID02389722[4][7]

Ramblewood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[8] located within Mount Laurel in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[9][10][11] As of the 2020 census, Ramblewood had a population of 6,655.[12]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 3.386 square miles (8.77 km2), including 3.372 square miles (8.73 km2) of land and 0.014 square miles (0.036 km2) of water (0.42%).[4][13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19705,558—
19806,47516.5%
19906,181−4.5%
20006,003−2.9%
20105,907−1.6%
20206,65512.7%
Population sources: 1970-1980[14]
1950[15] 1960[16] 1970[17][18]
1980[19] 1990[20] 2000[21]
2010[22] 2020[3]

Ramblewood first appeared as an unincorporated community in the 1970 U.S. census;[17] and then was listed as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. census.[19]

2020 census

Ramblewood CDP, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[23] Pop 2010[24] Pop 2020[25] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 5,341 4,763 4,827 88.97% 80.63% 72.53%
Black or African American alone (NH) 282 428 566 4.70% 7.25% 8.50%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 3 9 5 0.05% 0.15% 0.08%
Asian alone (NH) 209 359 517 3.48% 6.08% 7.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 1 2 0.00% 0.02% 0.03%
Other race alone (NH) 8 6 32 0.13% 0.10% 0.48%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 38 95 237 0.63% 1.61% 3.56%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 122 246 469 2.03% 4.16% 7.05%
Total 6,003 5,907 6,655 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 5,907 people, 2,246 households, and 1,532 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,752.0 people per square mile (676.5 people/km2). There were 2,388 housing units at an average density of 708.3 units per square mile (273.5 units/km2). The racial makeup was 83.38% (4,925) White, 7.64% (451) Black or African American, 0.17% (10) Native American, 6.08% (359) Asian, 0.02% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.81% (48) from other races, and 1.91% (113) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.16% (246) of the population.[26]

Of the 2,246 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18; 55.9% were married couples living together; 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 31.8% were non-families. Of all households, 25.5% were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.14.[26]

22.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.1 males.[26]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census[5] there were 6,003 people, 2,306 households, and 1,568 families living in the CDP. The population density was 683.7 people/km2 (1,771 people/mi2). There were 2,379 housing units at an average density of 271.0 units/km2 (702 units/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.05% White, 4.78% African American, 0.05% Native American, 3.48% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.03% of the population.[27]

There were 2,306 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10.[27]

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.[27]

The median income for a household in the CDP was $71,230, and the median income for a family was $76,519. Males had a median income of $57,152 versus $36,436 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $30,308. About 1.1% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.[27]

Education

Its school districts are Mount Laurel Township School District (elementary and middle school) and Lenape Regional School District (high school).[28] All residents of Mount Laurel Township are zoned to Lenape High School. Additionally, the small school program at Seneca High School accepts Mount Laurel Township residents.[29]

References

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  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ramblewood Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 17, 2013.
  3. ^ a b QuickFacts Ramblewood CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 15, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 17, 2013.
  5. ^ a b U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  6. ^ Geographic codes for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
  7. ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  8. ^ State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  9. ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County – County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Burlington County, New Jersey Deprecated link archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 17, 2013.
  10. ^ 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 17, 2013.
  11. ^ New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, p. III-3, August 2012. Accessed June 17, 2013.
  12. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  13. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  14. ^ Staff. 1980 Census of Population: Number of Inhabitants United States Summary, p. 1-141. United States Census Bureau, June 1983. Accessed June 17, 2013.
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  18. ^ Staff. 1980 Census of Population: Number of Inhabitants United States Summary, p. 1-140. United States Census Bureau, June 1983. Accessed 17 June 2013.
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  23. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Ramblewood CDP, New Jersey". United States Census Bureau.
  24. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Ramblewood CDP, New Jersey". United States Census Bureau.
  25. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Ramblewood CDP, New Jersey". United States Census Bureau.
  26. ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Ramblewood CDP, New Jersey Deprecated link archived February 12, 2020, at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 17, 2013.
  27. ^ a b c d DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Ramblewood CDP, New Jersey Deprecated link archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 17, 2013.
  28. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Burlington County, NJ" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 22, 2024. - Text list
  29. ^ "At Which School Do I Register My Child?". Lenape Regional High School District. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
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