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[[File:EastJerseyStatePrisonNew.jpg|thumb|[[East Jersey State Prison]]]]
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'''Avenel''' is a [[census-designated place]] and [[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|unincorporated community]] within [[Woodbridge Township, New Jersey|Woodbridge Township]], in [[Middlesex County, New Jersey|Middlesex County]], [[New Jersey]], United States.<ref name=CPH232>[http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-32.pdf 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 29, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US34023 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], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed November 29, 2012.</ref> As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the CDP's population was 17,011.<ref name=Census2010/> [[East Jersey State Prison]] is located in Avenel, in the region bordering the city of [[Rahway, New Jersey|Rahway]]. Also located in Avenel near the prison is the [[Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center]] <ref name=NJDOC>[http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pages/contactus.html New Jersey Department of Corrections website]. Accessed June 19, 2012.</ref>which provides treatment to convicted sex offenders.
'''Avenel''' is a [[census-designated place]] and [[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|unincorporated community]] within [[Woodbridge Township, New Jersey|Woodbridge Township]], in [[Middlesex County, New Jersey|Middlesex County]], [[New Jersey]], United States.<ref name=CPH232>[http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-32.pdf 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 29, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US34023 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], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed November 29, 2012.</ref> As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the CDP's population was 17,011.<ref name=Census2010/>


==Community==
Avenel Volunteer Fire Company #1 celebrated their 100th anniversary on June 8, 2013 with a parade and large picnic, which was open to the public. In addition to having its own Fire Company and a First Aid Squad, it has a train station and three public schools - Avenel Street School #4&5, Woodbine Avenue School #23 and Avenel Middle School. Although it is usually referred to as being located in the town of Woodbridge, Avenel is home to Woodbridge Developmental Center<ref name=Patch.com>[http://woodbridge.patch.com/listings/woodbridge-developmental-center Listing of Woodbridge Developmental Center on Patch.com]. Accessed June 19, 2013.</ref>, a residential care facility for people with developmental disabilities.
Avenel Volunteer Fire Company #1 celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 8, 2013, with a parade and picnic.<ref>[http://www.avenelfire.org/about-us/history.html History], Avenel Fire Company. Accessed June 19, 2013.</ref> The area also has two public schools, Avenel Street School #4&5 and Woodbine Avenue School #23.

[[East Jersey State Prison]] is located in Avenel, in the region bordering the city of [[Rahway, New Jersey|Rahway]].<ref>Hopkins, Kathleen. [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1851864161.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+25%2C+1999&author=KATHLEEN+HOPKINS&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Union+County+opposes+plan+for+third+correctional+facility&pqatl=google "Union County opposes plan for third correctional facility"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', August 25, 1999. Accessed June 19, 2013. "East Jersey State Prison, formerly known as Rahway State Prison, also is located in Woodbridge's Avenel section, just over the Rahway border."</ref> Also located in Avenel is the [[Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center]], which provides treatment to convicted sex offenders.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pages/contactus.html Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center], [[New Jersey Department of Corrections]]. Accessed June 19, 2013.</ref>

Avenel is home to Woodbridge Developmental Center, a residential care facility for people with developmental disabilities.<ref>http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/involved/nurses/dcn/woodbridge.html Woodbridge Developmental Center], New Jersey Department of Human Services. Accessed June 19, 2013. "The facility is located in the Avenel Section of Woodbridge Township and is easily accessible from Route 1, Route 9, Route 35, the Garden State parkway or the New Jersey Turnpike."</ref>

The [[Avenel (NJT station)|Avenel]] station provides service on [[New Jersey Transit]]'s [[North Jersey Coast Line]].<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TrainStationLookupFrom&selStation=11 Avenel station], [[New Jersey Transit]]. Accessed June 19, 2013.</ref>


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Revision as of 17:59, 19 June 2013

Avenel, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Map of Avenel CDP in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
Map of Avenel CDP in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
TownshipWoodbridge
Area
[1]
 • Total3.532 sq mi (9.148 km2)
 • Land3.517 sq mi (9.109 km2)
 • Water0.015 sq mi (0.039 km2)  0.42%
Elevation
[2]
39 ft (12 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[3]
 • Total17,011
 • Density4,836.8/sq mi (1,867.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
07001[4]
Area code(s)732/848
FIPS code3402350Template:GR[1]
GNIS feature ID02389160Template:GR[1]
East Jersey State Prison

Avenel is a census-designated place and unincorporated community within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.[5][6] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 17,011.[3]

Community

Avenel Volunteer Fire Company #1 celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 8, 2013, with a parade and picnic.[7] The area also has two public schools, Avenel Street School #4&5 and Woodbine Avenue School #23.

East Jersey State Prison is located in Avenel, in the region bordering the city of Rahway.[8] Also located in Avenel is the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, which provides treatment to convicted sex offenders.[9]

Avenel is home to Woodbridge Developmental Center, a residential care facility for people with developmental disabilities.[10]

The Avenel station provides service on New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line.[11]

Geography

Avenel is located at 40°35′04″N 74°16′18″W / 40.584334°N 74.271626°W / 40.584334; -74.271626 (40.584334,-74.271626). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 3.532 square miles (9.148 km2), of which, 3.517 square miles (9.109 km2) of it is land and 0.015 square miles (0.039 km2) of it (0.42%) is water.Template:GR[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
199015,504—
200017,55213.2%
201017,011−3.1%
Population sources:
1990-2010[5] 2000[12] 2010[3]

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 17,552 people, 5,233 households, and 3,799 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,970.0/km2 (5,099.2/mi2). There were 5,353 housing units at an average density of 600.8/km2 (1,555.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 53.52% White, 19.66% African American, 0.35% Native American, 18.90% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.65% from other races, and 3.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.85% of the population.[12]

There were 5,233 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23.[12]

In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 42.8% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 134.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 145.2 males.[12]

The median income for a household in the CDP was $54,929, and the median income for a family was $61,029. Males had a median income of $48,000 versus $31,804 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,794. About 6.1% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.[12]

As part of the 2000 Census, 13.65% of Avenel's residents identified themselves as being Indian American. This was the fifth highest percentage of Indian people in any place in the United States with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry.[13]

Companies

Avenel is the headquarters of Bradco Supply, one of the country's leading distributors of building products.

Notable people

Notable current and former residents of Avenel include:

References

  1. ^ a b c d Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 13, 2013.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avenel Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed November 29, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Avenel CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 29, 2012.
  4. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Avenel, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed November 29, 2012.
  5. ^ a b 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 29, 2012.
  6. ^ 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, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 29, 2012.
  7. ^ History, Avenel Fire Company. Accessed June 19, 2013.
  8. ^ Hopkins, Kathleen. "Union County opposes plan for third correctional facility", Asbury Park Press, August 25, 1999. Accessed June 19, 2013. "East Jersey State Prison, formerly known as Rahway State Prison, also is located in Woodbridge's Avenel section, just over the Rahway border."
  9. ^ Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, New Jersey Department of Corrections. Accessed June 19, 2013.
  10. ^ http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/involved/nurses/dcn/woodbridge.html Woodbridge Developmental Center], New Jersey Department of Human Services. Accessed June 19, 2013. "The facility is located in the Avenel Section of Woodbridge Township and is easily accessible from Route 1, Route 9, Route 35, the Garden State parkway or the New Jersey Turnpike."
  11. ^ Avenel station, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 19, 2013.
  12. ^ 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 Avenel CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 29, 2012.
  13. ^ Asian Indian Communities, EPodunk. Accessed June 28, 2006.
  14. ^ Attrino, Anthony G. "Eric LeGrand to appear for Q&A at King memorial breakfast in Edison", The Star-Ledger, December 11, 2012. Accessed December 26, 2012."LeGrand, who is from Avenel, is the former Rutgers football player whose inspiring battle to walk again after being paralyzed during an October 2010 game has captured the nation."
  15. ^ Orr, Conor "Olympics 2012: Fencer Dagmara Wozniak, an Avenel native, flourished with work ethic learned from immigrant parents", The Star-Ledger, July 25, 2012. Accessed June 19, 2013."Her inclusion on the Olympic team — in 2008 as an alternate and in London as a full-fledged member — is a testament to the way she can parse through the chaos during a bout and forge a precision attack."


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