Map of Allentown in Monmouth County

Allentown is a Borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 1,882. Image File history File links Allentown_nj_025. ... Image File history File links Allentown_nj_025. ... A Borough (sometimes spelled Boro on road signage) in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of twelve forms of municipal government. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1675 Seat Freehold Borough Area  - Total  - Water 1,723 km² (665 mi²) 500 km² (193 mi²) 29. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

Geography

Allentown is located at 40°10'34" North, 74°35'6" West (40.176049, -74.584910)^GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.23% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Allentown borders Upper Freehold Township, and Washington Township. Upper Freehold Township is a township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Washington Township highlighted in Mercer County. ...

By car, Allentown is about one hour southwest of Manhattan on the New Jersey Turnpike and about 50 minutes northeast of Philadelphia. Both Princeton and Trenton are quickly accessible from Allentown.

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 1,882 people, 708 households, and 526 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,191.2/km² (3,097.1/mi²). There are 718 housing units at an average density of 454.5/km² (1,181.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 90.65% White, 6.43% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 1.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 708 households out of which 36.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% are married couples living together, 8.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% are non-families. 21.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 3.13. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the borough the population is spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $71,193, and the median income for a family is $79,843. Males have a median income of $55,441 versus $38,667 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $29,455. 2.3% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.6% of those under the age of 18 and 2.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Government

Federal, state and county representation

Allentown is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 30th Legislative District.

New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Mercer County, Monmouth County and Ocean County, is represented by Christopher Smith (R). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City). New Jerseys Fourth Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Chris Smith. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area  - Total  - Water 2,122 km² (819 mi²) 38 km² (15 mi²) 1. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1838 Seat Trenton Area  - Total  - Water 585 km² (226 mi²) 8 km² (3 mi²) 1. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1675 Seat Freehold Borough Area  - Total  - Water 1,723 km² (665 mi²) 500 km² (193 mi²) 29. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1850 Seat Toms River Area  - Total  - Water 2,372 km² (916 mi²) 724 km² (280 mi²) 30. ... Christopher Henry Smith (born March 4, 1953 in Rahway, New Jersey) is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for the 4th District of New Jersey (map). ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic politician from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Union City, New Jersey Spectators viewing the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks from across the Hudson River, in the terrace courtyard of the Union City Boxing Club. ...

The 30th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Robert Singer (R, Lakewood Township) and in the Assembly by Ronald S. Dancer (R, Jackson Township) and Joseph R. Malone (R, Bordentown). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Sen. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map of Lakewood Township in Ocean County Lakewood Township is a Township located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer Ronald S. Dancer (born May 31, 1949) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2002 and represents the 30th legislative district. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Jackson Township is a township located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... Assemblyman Joseph R. Malone Joseph R. Malone (born October 1, 1949) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1993 and represents the 30th legislative district. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... See also: Bordentown Township, New Jersey The City of Bordentown highlighted in Burlington County. ... The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the Governor of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

Monmouth County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Monmouth County's Freeholders are: Thomas J. Powers (Freeholder Director), Amy Handlin (Deputy Director), William C. Barham, Robert D. Clifton and Theodore J. Narozanick . Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1675 Seat Freehold Borough Area  - Total  - Water 1,723 km² (665 mi²) 500 km² (193 mi²) 29. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body for each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ... Amy Handlin is a Republican who was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly to represent the 13th legislative district, where she will take office on January 10, 2006. ...

Education

Students in grades K through 12 attend the schools of the Upper Freehold Regional School District, together with students from Upper Freehold Township. Millstone Township sends students to the High School as part of a sending / receiving relationship. Schools in the district are Upper Freehold Regional Elementary-Middle School with 1,072 students in pre-Kindergarten through eigth grade and Allentown High School which has an enrollment of 942 students in grades 9 - 12. The Upper Freehold Regional School District is a regional school district in Monmouth County, New Jersey which provides educational services to students in grades K through 12. ... Upper Freehold Township is a township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Map of Millstone Township in Monmouth County Millstone Township is a Township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ...

External links

• Allentown web site
• Upper Freegold Regional School District
• Upper Freegold Regional School District 2004-2005 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education

• National Center for Education Statistics data for the Upper Freegold Regional School District

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