Golden Triangle, New Jersey

Golden Triangle is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Cherry Hill Township, in Camden County, New Jersey, United States.[6][7] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 4,145.[3]

Golden Triangle, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Map of Golden Triangle CDP in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County within New Jersey.
Coordinates: 39.93289°N 75.03975°W
Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Camden
Township	Cherry Hill
Area [1]
• Total	2.949 sq mi (7.637 km^2)
• Land	2.837 sq mi (7.347 km^2)
• Water	0.112 sq mi (0.290 km^2)  3.79%
Elevation [2]	26 ft (8 m)
Population  (2010 Census)[3]
• Total	4,145
• Density	1,461.2/sq mi (564.2/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	856
FIPS code	3426902[4]
GNIS feature ID	02389860[5]

Golden Triangle is roughly bordered by Chapel Avenue, Cuthbert Boulevard, Cooper Landing Road, and Route 70/Marlton Pike.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 2.949 square miles (7.637 km²), including 2.837 square miles (7.347 km²) of land and 0.112 square miles (0.290 km²) of water (3.79%).[1][8]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
2000	3,511		—
2010	4,145		18.1%
Population sources: 2000[9] 2010[3]

Census 2010

The 2010 United States Census counted 4,145 people, 1,665 households, and 1,002 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,461.2 per square mile (564.2/km²). There were 1,826 housing units at an average density of 643.7 per square mile (248.5/km²). The racial makeup was 71.34% (2,957) White, 10.59% (439) Black or African American, 0.24% (10) Native American, 9.53% (395) Asian, 0.12% (5) Pacific Islander, 5.31% (220) from other races, and 2.87% (119) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.48% (476) of the population.[3]

Of the 1,665 households, 24.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.5% were married couples living together; 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 39.8% were non-families. Of all households, 34.2% were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.19.[3]

20.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.5 males.[3]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[4] there were 3,511 people, 1,358 households, and 862 families living in the CDP. The population density was 474.0/km² (1,225.8/mi²). There were 1,457 housing units at an average density of 196.7/km² (508.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.75% White, 9.40% African American, 0.14% Native American, 5.16% Asian, 2.08% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.50% of the population.[9]

There were 1,358 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.09.[1]

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.[1]

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,266, and the median income for a family was $57,583. Males had a median income of $34,726 versus $31,563 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,423. About 4.6% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.[1]

References

1. Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Golden Triangle Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed October 15, 2012.
3. DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Golden Triangle CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 15, 2012.
4. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
5. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
6. New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed October 15, 2012.
7. Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 18, 2015.
8. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
9. DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Golden Triangle CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at Archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 15, 2012.