Beachwood, New Jersey

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Beachwood, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Beachwood
Map of Beachwood in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Beachwood, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°55′42″N 74°12′08″W / 39.928405°N 74.202189°W / 39.928405; -74.202189Coordinates: 39°55′42″N 74°12′08″W / 39.928405°N 74.202189°W / 39.928405; -74.202189[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Ocean
Incorporated April 12, 1917
Government[3]
 • Type Borough
 • Mayor Ronald F. Roma (term ends December 31, 2015)[4]
 • Clerk Elizabeth A. Mastropasqua[5]
Area[2]
 • Total 2.849 sq mi (7.377 km2)
 • Land 2.848 sq mi (7.376 km2)
 • Water 0.001 sq mi (0.001 km2)  0.02%
Area rank 349th of 566 in state
17th of 33 in county[2]
Elevation[6] 62 ft (19 m)
Population (2010 Census)[7][8][9][10]
 • Total 11,045
 • Estimate (2012[11]) 11,100
 • Rank 222nd of 566 in state
12th of 33 in county[12]
 • Density 3,878.4/sq mi (1,497.5/km2)
 • Density rank 158th of 566 in state
4th of 33 in county[12]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08722[13][14]
Area code(s) 732/848
FIPS code 3402904180[15][2][16]
GNIS feature ID 0885153[17][2]
Website www.beachwoodusa.com

Beachwood is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population increased to 11,045,[8][9][10] reflecting an increase of 670 (+6.5%) from the 10,375 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,051 (+11.3%) from the 9,324 counted in the 1990 Census.[18] the highest recorded in any decennial census.

Beachwood was incorporated as a Borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1917, from portions of Berkeley Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 12, 1917.[19]

Geography

Beachwood is located at 39°55′42″N 74°12′08″W / 39.928405°N 74.202189°W / 39.928405; -74.202189 (39.928405,-74.202189). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.849 square miles (7.377 km2), of which, 2.848 square miles (7.376 km2) of it is land and 0.001 square miles (0.001 km2) of it (0.02%) is water.[1][2]

History

What is now the borough of Beachwood dates its settlement to a 1914 plan backed by the publishers of the New-York Tribune, under which 1,763 acres (7.13 km2) of Berkeley Township were purchased and sectioned off as a summer colony called "Beachwood". Buyers paid $19.60 for a plot of land measuring 20 by 100 feet (6.1 m × 30.5 m) and received a six-month subscription to The Tribune as a bonus. The first residents of the community moved in during April 1915, and work on a Club House, the Pier, the Bath House, the Lodge, a dining hall and a railroad station were planned to be completed by the end of May. Other offerings within the development included tennis courts, and facilities along the beach and on the river for canoeing, sailing and swimming. The first "cottages" in the community were constructed during that first summer season.[20]

A Property-Owner's Association was established in 1916. In addition to overseeing local services within the development, the organization also advocated that the community should become an independent municipality.[20] Legislation was passed by the Legislature on March 22, 1917, and a referendum approving the establishment of the borough passed on April 12.[19] On May 11, the borough's first council was elected, along with Joseph H. Senior, who was chosen by the voters as Beachwood's first mayor. A Board of Education was formed the following year, with school transportation provided on the back of a truck outfitted with wooden benches.[20]

In December 2008, the Beachwood Historical Alliance was established, with the goal of the creation of an official town-run Preservation Commission for the purpose of recognizing, restoring and preserving aspects of Beachwood's formation, history and heritage.[21]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
192020
—
19303941,870.0%
194065065.0%
19501,25192.5%
19602,765121.0%
19704,39058.8%
19807,68775.1%
19909,32421.3%
200010,37511.3%
201011,0456.5%
Est. 201211,100[11]0.5%
Population sources:1920-2000[22]
1920[23] 1920-1930[24] 1930-1990[25]
2000[26][27] 2010[7][8][9][10]

2010 Census

At the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,045 people, 3,682 households, and 2,953 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,878.4 per square mile (1,497.5 /km2). There were 3,826 housing units at an average density of 1,343.5 per square mile (518.7 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 92.81% (10,251) White, 1.79% (198) Black or African American, 0.07% (8) Native American, 1.50% (166) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 2.44% (269) from other races, and 1.38% (152) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.13% (898) of the population.[8]

There were 3,682 households of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.31.[8]

In the borough, 25.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.0 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.[8]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $78,611 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,668) and the median family income was $83,083 (+/- $4,210). Males had a median income of $58,981 (+/- $3,686) versus $46,632 (+/- $5,031) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,366 (+/- $1,915). About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.[28]

2000 Census

As of the 2000 United States Census[15] there were 10,375 people, 3,475 households, and 2,818 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,757.3 people per square mile (1,451.4/km2). There were 3,623 housing units at an average density of 1,312.1 per square mile (506.8/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.66% White, 0.97% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.[26][27]

There were 3,475 households out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.31.[26][27]

In the borough the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.[26][27]

The median income for a household in the borough was $59,022, and the median income for a family was $64,190. Males had a median income of $41,204 versus $30,189 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $21,247. About 2.9% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.[26][27]

Government

Local government

Beachwood was originally governed under the Commission form of government, which was maintained until the mid-1970s.[29] Beachwood now operates under the Borough form of municipal government, with a Mayor and six Councilmembers elected at large. All council members serve a three-year term on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. The Mayor serves a four-year term.[3]

As of 2013, the Mayor of Beachwood is Ronald Roma (R, term ends December 31, 2015). Members of the Beachwood Borough Council are Council President Beverly Clayton (R, 2015), Gregory Feeney (R, 2014), Steven Komsa (R, 2014), Gerald W. LaCrosse (R, 2013), Thomas Miserendino (R, 2015) and Edward Zakar (R, 2013).[30][31][32]

Federal, state and county representation

Beachwood is located in the 3rd Congressional District[33] and is part of New Jersey's 9th state legislative district.[9][34][35]

New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District is represented by Jon Runyan (R, Mount Laurel Township).[36] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Cory Booker (D, Newark; took office on October 31, 2013, after winning a special election to fill the seat of Frank Lautenberg)[37][38] and Bob Menendez (D, North Bergen).[39][40]

For the 2014-15 Session, the 9th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Christopher J. Connors (R, Lacey Township) and in the General Assembly by DiAnne Gove (R, Long Beach Township) and Brian E. Rumpf (R, Little Egg Harbor Township).[41] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[42] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[43]

Ocean County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members, elected on an at-large basis in partisan elections and serving staggered three-year terms of office, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election.[44] At an annual reorganization held in the beginning of January, the board chooses a Director and a deputy Director from among its members. As of 2014, Ocean County's Freeholders (with department directorship, party affiliation, residence and term-end year listed in parentheses) are Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari (Public Works, Senior Services; R, Toms River, term ends December 31, 2014),[45] Freeholder Deputy Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. (Finance, Parks and Recreation; Pine Beach, 2015),[46] John P. Kelly (Law and Public Safety; Eagleswood Township, 2016),[47] James F. Lacey (Transportation; Brick Township, 2016)[48] and Gerry P. Little (Human Services; Surf City, 2015)[49][50][51] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are County Clerk Scott M. Colabella (R, 2015, Barnegat Light),[52][53] Sheriff Michael Mastronardy (R, 2016; Toms River) and Surrogate Jeffrey Moran (R, 2018, Beachwood).[54][55][56]

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 6,714 registered voters in Beachwood, of which 1,329 (19.8%) were registered as Democrats, 1,661 (24.7%) were registered as Republicans and 3,718 (55.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 6 voters registered to other parties.[57] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 60.8% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 81.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide).[57][58]

In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 51.5% of the vote here (2,610 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 46.2% (2,342 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (68 votes), among the 5,064 ballots cast by the borough's 7,008 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.3%.[59] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 58.9% of the vote here (2,755 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 40.0% (1,869 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (38 votes), among the 4,676 ballots cast by the borough's 6,492 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 72.0.[60]

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 64.3% of the vote here (2,169 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 27.8% (937 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.2% (175 votes) and other candidates with 1.7% (57 votes), among the 3,375 ballots cast by the borough's 6,933 registered voters, yielding a 48.7% turnout.[61]

Education

Public school students in grades K through 12 attend the Toms River Regional Schools, a regional public school system primarily in Toms River Township that is the state's largest suburban district. In addition to students from Toms River, the district incorporates the boroughs of Beachwood, Pine Beach and South Toms River.[62] Students in kindergarten through 5th grades attend either Beachwood Elementary School in Beachwood or Pine Beach Elementary in the neighboring community of Pine Beach. Intermediate school students attend Toms River Intermediate School in Beachwood for grades 6-8. High school students attend Toms River High School South in Toms River Township for grades 9-12.

Transportation

New Jersey Transit offers local bus service to and from Atlantic City on the 559 route.[63]

Notable people

Notable current and former residents of Beachwood include:

References

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