Lakewood Township, New Jersey

For the census-designated place, see Lakewood (CDP), New Jersey.
Lakewood Township, New Jersey
—  Township  —
Map of Lakewood Township in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Lakewood Township, New Jersey
Coordinates:
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Ocean
Incorporated March 23, 1892
Government[1]
 • Type Township (New Jersey)
 • Mayor Menashe Miller (term ends 2011)[2]
 • Manager Michael Muscillo[3]
Area[4]
 • Total 24.982 sq mi (64.703 km2)
 • Land 24.577 sq mi (63.653 km2)
 • Water 0.405 sq mi (1.050 km2)  1.62%
Elevation[5] 52 ft (16 m)
Population (2010 Census)[6][7][8]
 • Total 92,843
 • Density 3,716.4/sq mi (1,434.9/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08701[9]
Area code(s) 732/848, 908
FIPS code 34-38550[10][11]
GNIS feature ID 0882076[12]
Website http://twp.lakewood.nj.us

Lakewood Township is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census the township had a total population of 92,843, making Lakewood the largest community in Ocean County. The 2010 population represented an increase of 32,491 (53.8%) from the 60,352 residents enumerated during the 2000 Census, with the township ranking as the seventh-largest municipality in the state in 2010 after having been ranked 22nd in 2000.[13] The sharp increase in population from 2000 to 2010 was led by increases in the township's Orthodox Jewish and Latino communities, as well as in the number of seniors.[14]

Lakewood was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1892, from portions of Brick Township. Portions of Howell Township in Monmouth County were annexed to Lakewood Township in 1929.[15]

Lakewood is one of the hubs of Orthodox Judaism and is home to one of the largest yeshivas in the world. The large Orthodox population, comprising more than half of the township's population, wields considerable political clout in Lakewood Township, commanding a bloc of about 10,000 votes.[16]

Lakewood CDP (2000 Census population of 36,065), Leisure Village (4,443) and Leisure Village East (4,497) are census-designated places and unincorporated areas located within Lakewood Township.[17]

Contents

History

Lakewood was known as one of the New York City region's winter resorts at the turn of the 1900s. This was due to a pocket of climate that was believed to be 3 to 5 degrees warmer than the City. Its Lake Carasaljo and surrounding pine trees made for a picturesque holiday. The Rockefeller family had an estate which has been turned into Ocean County Park. The Jay Gould Estate is now Georgian Court University.[18] Parts of The Amityville Horror were filmed there.[19]

Geography

Lakewood township is located at (40.077041,-74.200383). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 24.982 square miles (64.703 km2), of which, 24.577 square miles (63.653 km2) of it is land and 0.405 square miles (1.050 km2) of it (1.62%) is water.[20]

Howell Twp
Jackson Township Brick Twp
   Lakewood Twp    
Toms River Township
(formerly Dover Township)

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1910 5,149
—
1920 6,110 18.7%
1930 7,869 28.8%
1940 8,502 8.0%
1950 10,809 27.1%
1960 16,020 48.2%
1970 25,233 57.5%
1980 38,464 52.4%
1990 45,048 17.1%
2000 60,352 34.0%
2010 92,843 53.8%
Population sources:1910-1930[21]
1930-1990[22] 2000[23][24] 2010[6] [13][8][7]

2010 Census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 92,843 people, 24,283 households, and 17,362 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,777.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,458.6 /km2). There were 26,337 housing units at an average density of 1,071.6 per square mile (413.7 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 84.33% (78,290) White, 6.35% (5,898) African American, 0.30% (276) Native American, 0.84% (777) Asian, 0.02% (14) Pacific Islander, 6.68% (6,199) from other races, and 1.50% (1,389) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.30% (16,062) of the population.[6]

There were 24,283 households out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.73 and the average family size was 4.49.[6]

In the township the population was spread out with 41.8% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 11.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23.9 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.[6]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $41,527 (with a margin of error of +/- $1,797) and the median family income was $45,420 (+/- $2,296). Males had a median income of $39,857 (+/- $4,206) versus $32,699 (+/- $2,365) for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,430 (+/- $565). About 21.9% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.0% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.[25]

2000 Census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 60,352 people, 19,876 households, and 13,356 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,431.8 people per square mile (938.8/km²). There were 21,214 housing units at an average density of 854.8 per square mile (330.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 78.77% White, 12.05% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.61% from other races, and 2.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.80% of the population.[23][24][24]

There were 19,876 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.5% 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 2.92 and the average family size was 3.64.[23][24]

In the township the population was spread out with 31.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.[23][24]

The median income for a household in the township was $35,634, and the median income for a family was $43,806. Males had a median income of $38,967 versus $26,645 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,700. About 15.7% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.[23][24]

Government

Local government

Lakewood Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.[1] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.

The township committee exercises all legislative power of the township, except in matters of health, which are done at the Board of Health. In addition, the Committee appoints members to many boards, commissions, and committees. Each member of the township committee serves as a liaison to different divisions, departments, and committees.

The mayor, elected from among the members of the committee, presides at meetings and performs other such duties as the Township Committee may prescribe. The mayor has the power to appoint subcommittees with the consent of the committee. When authorized, he or she executes documents on behalf of the township, makes proclamations concerning holidays and events of interest, and exercises ceremonial power of the Township and other powers conferred upon him by law.

As of 2011, the members of the Lakewood Township Committee are Mayor Menashe Miller (R, term ends December 31, 2012), Deputy Mayor Steven Langert (R, 2011), Albert Akerman (R, 2013), Raymond Coles (D, 2011), Meir Lichtenstein (D, 2012).[26][27]

Singer is also a State Senator.[28] Miller receives a salary from the New Jersey General Assembly.[29] Singer serves as Chairman and Coles as Treasurer of the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority.[30][31]

Police

Lakewood Township is served by the Lakewood Police Department (LPD). The LPD provides police protection for the township and has several specialized units. The specialized units include: Traffic and Safety, School Resource Officers, Special Response Team (SWAT), Dive Team, and a Motorcycle patrol and Bicycle Patrol unit in the spring and summer. The current Chief of the Lakewood Police Department is Robert Lawson.[32]

Fire

Lakewood Township is served by the Lakewood Fire Department (LFD). The LFD is a unified fire department of five volunteer fire companies, one fire police unit and currently one paid fire station (soon to be two) which provide fire protection for the township.[33]

History

The fire department was founded in October 1888. The Board of Fire Commissioners was created in 1896. The first motorized equipment was purchased in 1915. The largest fire in township history occurred on April 20, 1940 when a forest fire destroyed over 50 structures and burned most of the southern half of town. The largest loss of life caused by fire occurred on February 12, 1936 when the Victoria Mansion Hotel located on the southeast corner of Lexington Avenue and Seventh Street was destroyed and 16 people killed. The largest structure fire in department history occurred on March 29, 1967, when the block long Laurel in the Pines Hotel was leveled by a suspicious fire that also killed three people. The last fire hose was picked up a week later when the fire was finally declared out.

There are only approximately 50 volunteer firefighters which has led to an increase in paid firefighters recently. It has been speculated that with the dwindling number of volunteers the paid portion of the department will increase and volunteer fire companies will either be condensed or eliminated altogether in the coming years.

The Chief of the Lakewood Fire Department is Rodney Youman. The 1st Assistant Chief is Todd Stark. The 2nd Assistant Chief is Steve McNamara.[34]

Volunteer

EMS

Lakewood Township is served by three EMS squads which include Lakewood EMS (LEMS), Lakewood First Aid & Emergency Squad (LFAS) and Hatzalah EMS. Each Squad is independently operated but cooperate to provide emergency medical services for the township. Lakewood First Aid & Emergency Squad and Hatzolah EMS are volunteer organizations, while Lakewood EMS is a paid municipal service. In the event of a motor vehicle accident (MVA) Lakewood First Aid & Emergency Squad are the primary providers of extrication services for the township and Hatzolah EMS is backup.[35]

The three organizations collectively have approximately 100 volunteer and paid EMTs. Hatzolah also has a Paramedic unit by special arrangement with Monoc Hospital Service.

Volunteer

Federal, state and county representation

Lakewood Township is in the 4th Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 30th state legislative district.[36] The legislative district was kept unchanged by the New Jersey Apportionment Commission based on the results of the 2010 Census.[8]

New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District is represented by Christopher Smith (R). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).

30th District of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Robert Singer (R, Lakewood Township) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Ronald S. Dancer (R, New Egypt) and Joseph R. Malone (R, Bordentown).[37] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[38] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[39]

Ocean County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members, elected at large in partisan elections and serving staggered three-year terms of office, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year. As of 2011, Ocean County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari (Toms River, term ends December 31, 2011), Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little (Surf City, 2012), John C. Bartlett, Jr. (Pine Beach, 2012), John P. Kelly (Eagleswood Township, 2010) and James F. Lacey (Brick Township, 2013).[40][41]

Politics

In recent years, on the national and state levels, Lakewood Township leans very strongly towards the Republican Party. In the 2009 Gubernatorial Election, Republican Chris Christie received 55% of the vote, outpolling Democrat Jon Corzine, who received around 31%.[42] In the 2008 Presidential Election, Republican John McCain received 69% of the vote, outpolling Democrat Barack Obama, who received around 30%.[43]

Education

The Lakewood School District is broken up into three different stages of schooling. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[44]) are four elementary schools — Ella G. Clarke School, with 910 students; Clifton Avenue School, with 758 students; Oak Street School, with 999 students; and Spruce Street School, with 731 students - Lakewood Middle School, which has 649 students in grades 7 and 8, and Lakewood High School, with an enrollment of 1,141 students in grades 9-12.

Georgian Court University is a private, Roman Catholic university located on the shores of Lake Carasaljo. Founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy as a women's college on the former estate of George Jay Gould I, women made up 88% of the student population in Fall 2006.[45]

There are many Yeshivas and Jewish day schools catering to the Orthodox Jewish community, with thousands of children enrolled. Beth Medrash Govoha, the largest Yeshiva (Rabbinical Academy) in North America, is located in Lakewood with an enrollment in excess of 5,000.[46]

The non-denominational Calvary Academy serves students in grades K-12.[47] The Roman Catholic affiliated Holy Family School serves youth from pre-school through 8th grade under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton.[48]

Commerce

Urban Enterprise Zone

Portions of Lakewood Township are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3½% sales tax rate (versus the 7% rate charged statewide).[49]

Transportation

New Jersey Transit provides bus service on the 137 and 139 routes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, to Philadelphia on the 317 route, to Newark on the 67 and to Atlantic City on the 559.[50]

Lakewood Airport is a public-use airport located 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the township's central business district. The airport is publicly owned.[51]

Major county routes that pass through are CR 526, CR 528 and CR 547. The state and U.S. routes that pass through are Route 70, Route 88 and US Route 9. The Garden State Parkway passes through the eastern of the municipality with two interchanges serving Lakewood: Exits 89 and 88.

Attractions

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Lakewood Township include:

Sister City

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