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Encyclopedia > Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
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Monmouth Beach is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 3,595. Image File history File links Monmouth_beach_nj_025. ... Image File history File links Monmouth_beach_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. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... 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. ...


Monmouth Beach was incorporated as a borough on March 9, 1906 by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature, when it was created from portions of Ocean Township.[1] March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (69th in leap years). ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 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. ... Map of Ocean Township in Monmouth County Ocean Township is a Township located in east central Monmouth County, New Jersey. ...

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Geography

Monmouth Beach is located at 40°19′58″N, 73°58′47″W (40.332877, -73.979860)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²) of it (44.27%) 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. ...


Monmouth Beach is a small beach town located on the Jersey Shore. The town is known for its old and beautiful Victorian houses and the new multi-million dollar homes located throughout the neighborhood. Monmouth Beach is one square mile, with the ocean to the east and the Shrewsbury River to the north west. The drive to the ferry en route to New York City is only a 5-10 minute drive to the Atlantic Highlands / Highlands. The Jersey Shore is a term used in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States to refer to the Atlantic Ocean-facing coast of New Jersey, together with the adjacent resort and residential communities. ... Windsor Castle in Modern Times by Landseer depicts the Queen and the Prince Consort at home in the 1840s. ... The Shrewsbury River is a short stream and navigable estuary, approximately 8 mi (13 km) long, in northern New Jersey in the United States. ... New York, NY redirects here. ... Atlantic Highlands is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Highlands is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ...


Monmouth Beach is surrounded by other communities such as Sea Bright and Rumson, and the newly redeveloped Long Branch. Places to go within the area are Pier Village in Long Branch, Red Bank, and the numerous beaches all along the shore towns to the north and south. Sea Bright is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Map of Rumson in Monmouth County Rumson is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Long Branch in Monmouth County Long Branch is a City located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Map of Red Bank in Monmouth County The Borough of Red Bank is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey incorporated in 1908. ...


Monmouth Beach offers fishing, as well as reasonably good surfing waves. The Shrewsbury River which borders the town offers sailing, kayaking, and fishing.


Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1930 457
1940 584 27.8%
1950 806 38.0%
1960 1,363 69.1%
1970 2,042 49.8%
1980 3,318 62.5%
1990 3,303 -0.5%
2000 3,595 8.8%
historical data source: [2]

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,595 people, 1,633 households, and 976 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,297.2/km² (3,354.4/mi²). There were 1,969 housing units at an average density of 710.5/km² (1,837.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.66% White, 0.53% African American, 0.86% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population. The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and 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. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 were 1,633 households out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.89. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the borough the population was spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $80,484, and the median income for a family was $93,401. Males had a median income of $65,060 versus $45,208 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $52,862. About 1.4% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 2.3% 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 Borough of Monmouth Beach is governed under the Walsh Act by a three-member commission. Members of the Commission are Mayor Susan Howard, James F. Cunniff and Kimberly Guadagno.[3] Michael Muscillo is the Borough Administrator and Chief Administrative Officer.[4] Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator The Walsh Act was signed by New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson on April 25, 1911. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ...


Federal, state and county representation

Monmouth Beach is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District.[5]


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 Bob 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 Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      Senate composition following 2006 elections The United States Senate is... 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 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 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph A. Palaia (R, Deal) and in the Assembly by Steve Corodemus (R, Atlantic Highlands) and Sean T. Kean (R, Wall 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. ... 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 Deal in Monmouth County Deal is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA. As of the 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,070. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Steve Corodemus Steve Corodemus (born January 14, 1952) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1992 and represents the 11th 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. ... Atlantic Highlands is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Assemblyman Sean T. Kean Sean T. Kean (born May 21, 1963) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2002 and represents the 11th 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. ... Map of Wall Township in Monmouth County Wall Township is a Township located in Monmouth 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 Governor 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

Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are educated at the Monmouth Beach School which serves a total of 315 students. Karen Ginty, now a kindergarten teacher at Monmouth Beach Elementary School who has been at the school for 33 years, was named the 2006-07 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.[6]


For grades 9 - 12, students attend Shore Regional High School, a regional high school that serves students from the constituent districts of Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, Oceanport and West Long Branch. The school is part of the Shore Regional High School District. Shore Regional High School is a regional public high school and school district serving students from four communities in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Sea Bright is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Map of Oceanport in Monmouth County Oceanport is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of West Long Branch in Monmouth County West Long Branch is a Borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ...


It has also been proven that most children and teenagers living in Monmouth Beach have a common quality. After school lets out every year and summer officaly begins Monmouth Beach children lose the ability to wear shoes. Top scientist, Dr. Seth Frompkin,is baffled, for years he have studied the Monmouth Beach residents with no results. All he can offer us is his best guess: A theif roams through Mounmoth Beach taking shoes from children only to return them at the start of the school year. The theifs identity is unknown but the government is taking an intrest trying to locate such a gifted criminal.


References

  1. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 182.
  2. ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990. Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
  3. ^ Mayor and Commission Members, accessed October 5, 2006
  4. ^ Business Briefs, Tri-Town News, August 17, 2006
  5. ^ League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 61, accessed August 30, 2006
  6. ^ DOE Announces 2006-2007 State Teacher of the Year, press release dated October 4, 2006

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