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Leisuretowne, New Jersey
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Map of Leisuretowne CDP in Burlington County. Inset: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey.
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 Leisuretowne, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Leisuretowne, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Leisuretowne, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Southampton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.66 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) 6.25% |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,842 |
| • Density | 1,859.63/sq mi (718.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-39885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390054 |
Leisuretowne is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Southampton Township, in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 3,582.
Leisuretowne is a retirement village, with a standing rule of having prospective residents reach the age of 55 before purchasing a home. Two thirds of the CDPs residents are 65 years of age or older.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Leisuretowne had a total area of 2.043 square miles (5.29 km2), including 1.915 square miles (4.96 km2) of land and 0.128 square miles (0.33 km2) of water (6.25%).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,552 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,535 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,582 | 41.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,842 | 7.3% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 3,582 people, 2,204 households, and 1,078 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,870.3 people per square mile (722.1 people/km2). There were 2,351 housing units at an average density of 1,227.5 units per square mile (473.9 units/km2). The racial makeup was 96.12% (3,443) White, 2.60% (93) Black or African American, 0.08% (3) Native American, 0.70% (25) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.08% (3) from other races, and 0.42% (15) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% (35) of the population.
Of the 2,204 households, 2.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.6% were married couples living together; 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 51.1% were non-families. Of all households, 48.5% were made up of individuals and 40.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.63 and the average family size was 2.21.
2.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 4.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 66.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 71.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 71.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 70.0 males.
See also
In Spanish: Leisuretowne para niños
