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Encyclopedia > Keyport, New Jersey
Map of Keyport in Monmouth County
Map of Keyport in Monmouth County

Keyport is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 7,568. Keyport's nickname is the "Pearl of the Bayshore" or the "Gateway to the Bayshore".[1] Image File history File links Keyport_nj_025. ... Image File history File links Keyport_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. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 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. ... The Raritan Bayshore region of New Jersey is the area around Raritan Bay from the The Amboys to Sandy Hook. ...


Keyport is part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan, an effort by nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County to reinvigorate the area's economy by emphasizing the traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the Raritan Bayshore coastline. The Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan is an effort by nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, to reinvigorate the areas economy by emphasizing the traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the Raritan Bay coastline, especially along the Route 36 corridor... The Raritan Bayshore region of New Jersey is the area around Raritan Bay from the The Amboys to Sandy Hook. ...

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Geography

Keyport is located at 40°25′60″N, 74°12′1″W (40.433311, -74.200369)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.70% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 7,568 people, 3,264 households, and 1,798 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,072.4/km² (5,358.4/mi²). There were 3,400 housing units at an average density of 931.0/km² (2,407.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 23.05% White, 63.04% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.96% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.09% of the population. There were 3,264 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.11. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the borough the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $43,869, and the median income for a family was $58,176. Males had a median income of $42,958 versus $34,036 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,288. About 4.9% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. 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 who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

Local government

The Mayor of Keyport was John J. Merla, Borough Council Members are Council President Robert Bergen who is now the mayor, Bill Ortman, Richard Hassmiller, Joe Sheridan, George Walling and Joseph Wedick.[2] A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ...


On Election Day, November 7, 2007, Council President Robert Bergen was elected Mayor, taking the seat of two-term incumbent John J. Merla who chose not to run for re-election. Merla is on trial for eight counts of federal corruption charges starting December 12, 2006. Bergen will assume the post of Mayor on January 1, 2007.[3] November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) will be a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 19 days remaining. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 2007 (MMVII) will be a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Federal, state and county representation

Keyport is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 13th Legislative District.[4]


New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, covering portions of Middlesex County and Monmouth County, is represented by Frank Pallone (D). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Hoboken). New Jerseys Sixth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Frank Pallone. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Frank Pallone Jr. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Republican Party. ... Seal of the U.S. Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the bicameral United States Congress, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is a businessman and Democratic Party politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic junior Senator from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...


The 13th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph M. Kyrillos (R, Middletown Township) and in the Assembly by Amy Handlin (R, Middletown Township) and Samuel D. Thompson (R, Old Bridge Township). 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. ... For other uses, see Republican Party (disambiguation) or GOP (disambiguation). ... Map of Middletown Township in Monmouth County Middletown Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... 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. ... For other uses, see Republican Party (disambiguation) or GOP (disambiguation). ... Map of Middletown Township in Monmouth County Middletown Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... Assemblyman Samuel D. Thompson Samuel D. Thompson (born July 31, 1935) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1998 and represents the 13th legislative district. ... For other uses, see Republican Party (disambiguation) or GOP (disambiguation). ... Old Bridge Township is a township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... 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 current Democratic Governor of the state of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken 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 Freeholder Director William C. Barham, Freeholder Deputy Director Robert D. Clifton, Lillian G. Burry, Anna C. Little and Theodore J. Narozanick. Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...


Education

The Keyport Public Schools serve students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are Keyport Central School (grades PreK-7) and Keyport High School [1] (grades 8-12). The Keyport Public Schools are a comprehensive community public School district that serves students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade from Keyport, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ...


Students in grades 9-12 from Union Beach attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Union Beach School System. Union Beach is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... A sending/receiving relationship is one in which a public school district sends some or all of its students to attend the schools of another district. ...


References

  1. ^ Monmouth County at a Glance 2006, pg. 24, accessed December 5, 2006
  2. ^ Keyport Elected Officials, accessed May 10, 2006
  3. ^ It's the end of an era for Keyport's Merla, The Courier, December 7, 2006
  4. ^ League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 59, accessed August 30, 2006

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