Lincroft, New Jersey
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| Lincroft, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| - Land | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 6,255 |
| - Density | 1,113.0/sq mi (429.7/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07738 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-40320[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882489[2] |
Lincroft is a part of Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the corresponding census-designated place had a population was 6,255.
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[edit] Geography
Lincroft is located at (40.337374, -74.120597)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15.0 km²), of which, 5.6 square miles (14.6 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (3.10%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,193 |
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| 2000 | 6,255 | 1.0% | |
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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 6,255 people, 2,121 households, and 1,718 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,113.0 people per square mile (429.7/km²). There were 2,160 housing units at an average density of 384.3/sq mi (148.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.11% White, 0.83% African American, 0.08% Native American, 4.52% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.
There were 2,121 households out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $94,199, and the median income for a family was $104,972. Males had a median income of $79,177 versus $41,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,910. About 3.0% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Lincroft is home to several schools including:
- Oak Hill Academy, a private nonsectarian elementary school (K-8)
- Brookdale Community College, the community college of Monmouth County
- High Technology High School, a vocational school situated on the Brookdale Campus
- St. Leo the Great School, a private Catholic elementary school (K-8)
- Christian Brothers Academy is an all boys College preparatory school with a focus on Christian education run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
- Lincroft Elementary School, a public K-5 elementary school operating under Middletown Township Public School District.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Population Finder: Lincroft CDP, New Jersey. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
[edit] External links
- Lincroft, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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