| Bradley Beach, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| — Borough — | |
| Map of Bradley Beach in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. | |
| Census Bureau map of Bradley Beach, New Jersey | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Incorporated | March 13, 1893 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Faulkner Act (Small Municipality) |
| • Mayor | Julie Schreck |
| • Administrator | Gail O'Reilly |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,298 |
| • Density | 8,097.6/sq mi (3,126.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07720 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-06970[3][4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882040[5] |
| Website | http://www.bradleybeachonline.com |
Bradley Beach is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 4,298. The summer population can reach 30,000.[6]
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Bradley Beach was named after James A. Bradley, the developer responsible for the creation of the Bradley Beach and Asbury Park. In 1871, William B. Bradner, with James A. Bradley as an investor, purchased fifty-four acres of land north of Avon-by-the-Sea, and south of Ocean Grove.[7] At the time the land was part of Ocean Township, this tract later became part of Neptune Township, and was known as Ocean Park.[8]
Citizens appealed to the New Jersey Legislature for a referendum to separate Bradley Beach from Neptune Township, and on March 13, 1893, Bradley Beach was incorporated, based on the results of a referendum held on March 6, 1893. The borough's incorporation was confirmed on March 13, 1925.[9]
It was the first location in the United States to charge sea bathers for beach access when it minted its own tin badges starting in 1929.[10]
Bradley Beach is located at (40.202113, -74.013531).[11]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (3.23%) is water.
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 3,306 |
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| 1940 | 3,468 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,911 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,204 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,163 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,772 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,475 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,793 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,298 | −10.3% | |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[2][12] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,793 people, 2,297 households, and 1,086 families residing in the borough. The population density was 8,097.6 people per square mile (3,136.6/km2). There were 3,132 housing units at an average density of 5,291.4 per square mile (2,049.6/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 88.15% White, 3.86% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.01% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.83% of the population.
There were 2,297 households out of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.7% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the borough the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 38.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $40,878, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $37,164 versus $31,276 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,438. About 5.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Bradley Beach is governed by a Faulkner Act form of New Jersey municipal government under the Small Municipality. The officials that head the government are a mayor and four council members, who are elected at large in partisan elections to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.[1] It had previously operated under the Walsh Act form of New Jersey municipal government starting in 1915, and used a five-member commission, with one member selected to serve as Mayor.[13]
As of 2011[update], the Mayor of Bradley Beach is Julie Schreck. Other Council Members are Council President Salvatore Galassetti, Howard Cotler, Patrick D'Angelo and Gary Engelstad. The Borough Administrator is Gail O'Reilly.[14]
Bradley Beach is in the 6th Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district.[15] The borough was relocated to the 30th state legislative district by the New Jersey Apportionment Commission based on the results of the 2010 Census.[2] The new district will be in effect for the June 2011 primary and the November 2011 general election, with the state senator and assembly members elected taking office in the new district as of January 2012.[15]
New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District is represented by Frank Pallone (D, Long Branch). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Sean T. Kean (R, Wall Township) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Mary Pat Angelini (R, Ocean Township) and Dave Rible (R, Wall Township).[16] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[17] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[18]
Monmouth County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members who are elected at-large to serve three year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats up for election each year. [19] As of 2011, Monmouth County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Robert D. Clifton (R, Matawan; term ends December 31, 2013)[20], Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley (R, Red Bank; 2012)[21], Thomas A. Arnone (R, Neptune City; 2013), Lillian G. Burry (R, Colts Neck Township; 2011)[22] and Amy A. Mallet (D, Fair Haven, 2011).[23][24][25]
The Bradley Beach School District is a single school district serving public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Bradley Beach School served an enrollment of 322 students in the 2005-06 school year.[26] The professional staff includes 40 Certified Teachers, six paraprofessionals (Aides), a Business Administrator, an Assistant Principal, and a Superintendent / Principal. The student Government consists of a small cabinet, a president, and various 5th through 8th graders. The president was elected earlier in the year. The School building is a classic traditional structure.
For public school students in grades 9-12, the school district used to maintain a sending/receiving relationship on a full-time basis with Asbury Park High School. This was cancelled in 2009 and Neptune is the primary sending school. Parents of 8th graders are encouraged to explore all the options Monmouth County offers.[27] A lottery system for entry into the Neptune High School and an application program with Red Bank Regional High School or any of the schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District is also an option for students.
Students may also attend Academy Charter High School, located in Lake Como, which serves residents of Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken and Lake Como, and accepts students on a lottery basis.[28]
Notable current and former Bradley Beach residents include: