Map of Point Pleasant Beach in Ocean County

Point Pleasant Beach is a Borough located in Ocean County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 5,314. Image File history File links Point_pleasant_beach_nj_029. ... Image File history File links Point_pleasant_beach_nj_029. ... 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 1850 Seat Toms River Area  - Total  - Water 2,372 km² (916 mi²) 724 km² (280 mi²) 30. ... 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

The boardwalk at Point Pleasant Beach, looking south

Point Pleasant Beach is located at 40°5'30" North, 74°2'42" West (40.091565, -74.045032)^GR1. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3008x2000, 756 KB)Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey; boardwalk on May 1, 2005; Photography by Leif Knutsen Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3008x2000, 756 KB)Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey; boardwalk on May 1, 2005; Photography by Leif Knutsen Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... 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 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 16.28% 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 the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 5,314 people, 2,317 households, and 1,316 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,424.8/km² (3,696.0/mi²). There are 3,558 housing units at an average density of 954.0/km² (2,474.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 95.94% White, 0.53% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.47% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 4.40% 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 2,317 households out of which 22.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% are non-families. 36.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.96. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the borough the population is spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $51,105, and the median income for a family is $61,250. Males have a median income of $40,507 versus $37,500 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $27,853. 6.1% of the population and 5.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% 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. ... 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 Point Pleasant Beach is Thomas Vogel. members of the borough Council are Monica Walsh (Council President), Peggy Birdsall Cadigan, Daniel DiCorcia, Michael Corbally, Michael DiCicco and James Liotta. A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ...

Federal, state and county representation

Point Pleasant Beach is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th 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 Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken) and Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park). 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. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is an American politician and businessman. ... 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). ... 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. ...

The 10th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Andrew R. Ciesla (R, Brick) and in the Assembly by James W. Holzapfel (R, Brick) and David W. Wolfe (R, Brick). The Governor of New Jersey is Richard Codey (D, West Orange). 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 Brick Township in Ocean County Brick 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 James W. Holzapfel James W. Holzapfel (born May 11, 1964) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 10th legislative district since 2003. ... 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 Brick Township in Ocean County Brick Township is a Township located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... Assemblyman David W. Wolfe David W. Wolfe (born October 11, 1942) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 10th legislative district since 1992. ... 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 Brick Township in Ocean County Brick Township is a Township located in Ocean County, New Jersey. ... This is a list of governors of New Jersey. ... Richard Codey, Governor of New Jersey Richard James Codey (born November 27, 1946 in Orange, New Jersey) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map of West Orange Township in Essex County West Orange is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey. ...

Ocean County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Ocean County's Freeholders are: John C. Bartlett Jr., John P. Kelly, James F. Lacey, Gerry P. Little and Joseph H. Vicari. 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. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body for each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ... John C. Bartlett Jr. ... John P. Kelly serves on the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders. ... James F. Lacey serves on the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders. ... Gerry P. Little serves on the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders. ... Joseph H. Vicari serves on the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders. ...

Noted residents and visitors

Musicians Robert and Dean DeLeo, bass guitarist and guitarist respectively, from the musical rock group Stone Temple Pilots, grew up in Point Pleasant Beach. Robert Emile DeLeo (born February 2, 1966 in New Jersey) is an American bass guitar player musician who plays mostly for Stone Temple Pilots. ... Dean DeLeo (born August 23, 1961 in New Jersey) is an American guitarist who plays mostly for Stone Temple Pilots. ... Stone Temple Pilots (abbreviated STP) was a popular rock band formed in 1990, after Scott Weiland and Robert DeLeo met at a Black Flag concert in Long Beach, California and discovered that they were dating the same woman. ...

The Armenian composer Edward Manukyan, who lived in Point Pleasant Beach briefly in 2002, wrote a song about the city. The lyrics include: Edward Manukyan (Armenian: Էդվարդ Մանուկյան, Russian: Эдвард Манукян) (b. ...

That's an island where cars and trains can go,
There's a bridge that takes you there from Jersey shore,
Point Pleasant Beach, Point Pleasant Beach, Point Pleasant Beach!
And it seems to me I was born a few days ago...

External links

• Point Pleasant Beach website
• Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce website
• Point Pleasant Beach's online real estate guide

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