Browns Mills, New Jersey facts for kids
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Browns Mills, New Jersey
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Big Pine Lake in Browns Mills
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Map of Browns Mills CDP in Burlington County. Inset: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey.
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 Browns Mills, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Browns Mills, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Browns Mills, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Pemberton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.62 sq mi (14.55 km2) |
| • Land | 5.37 sq mi (13.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) 4.36% |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,734 |
| • Density | 1,997.8/sq mi (771.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08015
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-08455 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389252 |
Browns Mills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Pemberton Township, in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census the CDP's population was 10,734, a decrease of 489 (-4.4%) from the 11,223 counted at the 2010 United States census, which in turn reflected a decrease of 34 (-0.3%) from the 2000 census. Browns Mills is known as the home of Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Geography
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According to the United States Census Bureau, Browns Mills had a total area of 5.612 square miles (14.54 km2), including 5.367 square miles (13.90 km2) of land and 0.245 square miles (0.63 km2) of water (4.36%).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 7,144 | — | |
| 1980 | 10,568 | 47.9% | |
| 1990 | 11,429 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 11,257 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 11,223 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 10,734 | −4.4% | |
| Population sources: 1970-1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 11,223 people, 4,021 households, and 2,875 families in the CDP. The population density was 2,091.2 people per square mile (807.4 people/km2). There were 4,268 housing units at an average density of 795.3 units per square mile (307.1 units/km2). The racial makeup was 66.40% (7,452) White, 20.67% (2,320) Black or African American, 0.53% (60) Native American, 3.50% (393) Asian, 0.06% (7) Pacific Islander, 2.61% (293) from other races, and 6.22% (698) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.90% (1,336) of the population.
Of the 4,021 households, 31.6% had children under the age of 18; 46.6% were married couples living together; 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.5% were non-families. Of all households, 22.9% were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.22.
25.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.3 males.
Transportation
- NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Philadelphia on the 317 route.
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Browns Mills include:
- Beetlejuice (born 1968), entertainer known for his appearances on the Howard Stern Show
- Matthew Emmons (born 1981), sharpshooter who won an Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the Men's 50 m Rifle Prone
- Ed Gillespie (born 1961), former chairman or the Republican Party, senior advisor to Mitt Romney
See also
In Spanish: Browns Mills para niños
