- North Wildwood, New Jersey
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North Wildwood, New Jersey — City (New Jersey) — North Wildwood beach at 3rd Avenue
North Wildwood City highlighted in Cape May County. Inset map: Cape May County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of North Wildwood, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°00′15″N 74°47′58″W / 39.00417°N 74.79944°WCoordinates: 39°00′15″N 74°47′58″W / 39.00417°N 74.79944°W Country United States State New Jersey County Cape May Incorporated June 13, 1885 as Borough of Anglesea Reincorporated May 16, 1906 as Borough of North Wildwood Reincorporated April 30, 1917 as City of North Wildwood Government[1] – Type City (New Jersey) – Mayor William Henfey Area – Total 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) – Land 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2) – Water 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2) Elevation[2] 0 ft (0 m) Population (2006)[3] – Total 4,803 – Density 2,794.6/sq mi (1,079.0/km2) Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) – Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) ZIP code 08260 Area code(s) 609 FIPS code 34-53490[4][5] GNIS feature ID 0885328[6] Website http://www.northwildwood.com North Wildwood is a city located on the Jersey Shore in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. 4,935 residents were counted during the United States 2000 Census. North Wildwood is home to the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse.
What is now North Wildwood City was originally incorporated as the borough of Anglesea on June 13, 1885, from portions of Middle Township, based on the results of a referendum held eleven days earlier. The borough was reincorporated on March 6, 1896, and again on May 4, 1897. On May 16, 1906, the Borough of North Wildwood was incorporated, replacing Anglesea Borough. On April 30, 1917, the area was reincorporated as the City of North Wildwood, in turn replacing North Wildwood borough.[7]
It was ranked the fourth best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.[8]
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Geography
North Wildwood is located at 39°00′08″N 74°47′58″W / 39.002271°N 74.799339°W (39.002271, -74.799339).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which, 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) of it (16.98%) is water.
North Wildwood borders Stone Harbor Borough, Wildwood City, West Wildwood Borough, Middle Township, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Demographics
Historical populations Census Pop. %± 1930 2,049 — 1940 1,921 −6.2% 1950 3,158 64.4% 1960 3,598 13.9% 1970 3,914 8.8% 1980 4,714 20.4% 1990 5,017 6.4% 2000 4,935 −1.6% Est. 2006 4,803 [3] −2.7% Population 1930 - 1990[10] As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 4,935 people, 2,309 households, and 1,394 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,794.6 people per square mile (1,076.5/km2). There were 7,411 housing units at an average density of 4,196.7 per square mile (1,616.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.62% White, 0.81% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.
There were 2,309 households out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.73.
In the city the population was spread out with 17.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The boardwalk entrance seen from further away
The median income for a household in the city was $32,582, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,986 versus $22,064 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,656. About 9.9% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
North Wildwood has a Mayor-Council form of government under the Faulkner Act The Mayor serves a four-year term of office while six councilmembers are elected from wards for three-year terms on a staggered basis and one at large councilmember is elected for a two-year term. Under this form of government, the council functions as a legislative body: it must pass ordinances and approve the appointments of the Mayor. The mayor, as executive, is responsible for administrative functions and appointment of all officials.[1][11]
The Mayor of North Wildwood is William Henfey. Members of the North Wildwood Council are Margaret Bishop, Ed Koehler, Robert McCullion, J. Richard (Rick) Ogen, Patrick T. Rosenello, Kellyann Tolemeo (nee Sullivan) and Salvatore Zampirri.[12]
Federal, state and county representation
North Wildwood is in the 2nd Congressional district. New Jersey's Second Congressional District is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor City). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
North Wildwood is in the 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Jeff Van Drew (D, Dennis Township) and in the Assembly by Nelson Albano (D, Vineland) and Matthew W. Milam (D, Vineland).[13]
Cape May County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members, elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. As of 2011, Cape May County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Daniel Beyel (Upper Township, term expires December 31, 2011)[14], Leonard C. Desiderio (Sea Isle City, 2012)[15], Ralph E. Sheets, Jr. (2011)[16], M. Susan Sheppard (Ocean City, 2013)[17] and Gerald M. Thornton (2013).[18][19]
Education
The North Wildwood School District serves students in public school for kindergarten through eighth grade at Margaret Mace School. The school had an enrollment of 296 students in the 2005-06 school year.[20]
For grades 9-12, public school students from North Wildwood attend Wildwood High School in Wildwood as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Wildwood Public School District.[21] Public school students may also attend Cape May County Technical High School in Cape May Court House, a public technical school that works on an application/acceptance program.
Private schools include St. Ann's Elementary School, a private Catholic school. Students also take alternative options to attend Wildwood Catholic High School.
Commerce
North Wildwood boardwalk at night.Portions of North Wildwood 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).[22]
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of North Wildwood include:
- James Cafiero (born 1928), served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1968 to 1972 and in the New Jersey Senate from 1972 to 1982 and from 1990 to 2004, where he represented the 1st legislative district.[23]
- Justin Catanoso (born 1959), journalist and author of My Cousin The Saint, A Search for Faith, Family, and Miracles.[24]
- Joseph Anthony Galante (born 1938), bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.[25]
References
- ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 8. The 2005 Data Book shows that North Wildwood uses the City (New Jersey) form of government.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: City of North Wildwood, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.
- ^ a b Census data for North Wildwood city, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 9, 2007.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 115.
- ^ Urgo, Jacqueline L. (May 23, 2008). "Triumph for South Jersey". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. http://web.archive.org/web/20080605225601/http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/entertainment/19204259.html. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Home Page, City of North Wildwood. Accessed July 11, 2008. The City's website refers to a "Mayor-council form of government", but does not explicitly mention the Faulkner Act or Optional Municipal Charter Law.
- ^ North Wildwood Mayor and Council, Borough of North Wildwood. Accessed March 7, 2007.
- ^ "Legislative Roster: 2010-2011 Session". New Jersey Legislature. http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/roster.asp. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ Daniel Beyel, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Leonard C. Desiderio, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Ralph E. Sheets, Jr., Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ M. Susan Sheppard, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Gerald M. Thornton, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Freeholders Home Page, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 3, 2011.
- ^ Data for the North Wildwood School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 30, 2008.
- ^ Wildwood City School District 2007 Report card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 30, 2008. "Students from North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest join students from Wildwood and West Wildwood at Wildwood High School."
- ^ Geographic & Urban Redevelopment Tax Credit Programs: Urban Enterprise Zone Employee Tax Credit, State of New Jersey. Accessed July 28, 2008.
- ^ McAleer, Pete. "SEN. CAFIERO TO CAST FINAL CAREER VOTE", The Press of Atlantic City, January 11, 2004. Accessed August 9, 2007. "On Monday, the rapid-talking, fast-walking, fence-climbing gentleman from North Wildwood closes the book on a 27-year career in the state Legislature."
- ^ Vanore, Jim. "Unanswered prayers, unanswered questions won’t stop this journey", Cape May County Herald, May 19, 2008. Accessed May 27, 2008. "“Working in the family business as a kid, I knew I didn’t want to do that for a living,” said Justin, a North Wildwood native, who was raised in a traditional Catholic family, and graduated from Wildwood Catholic High School."
- ^ MacIntosh, Jeane; and Cornell, Kati. "A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL: NJ BISHOP SOLD HOME TO VATI-'CON'", New York Post, July 15, 2008. Accessed February 1, 2011. "Bishop Joseph Galante, a former undersecretary at the Vatican and current head of the Camden Diocese, pocketed $400,000 for his four-bedroom townhouse in North Wildwood, NJ, in the sale to Follieri in February 2007, The Post has learned."
External links
- City of North Wildwood
- North Wildwood School District
- North Wildwood School District's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the North Wildwood School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- The Wildwood Leader
- Wildwood 365 Daily source for news, events, etc.
Municipalities and communities of Cape May County, New Jersey Cities Cape May | North Wildwood | Ocean City | Sea Isle City | Wildwood
Boroughs Townships CDPs Communities Beesley's Point | Dennisville | Goshen | Green Creek | Marmora | Ocean View | South Dennis | Swainton | Tuckahoe
Categories:- Cities in New Jersey
- Faulkner Act Mayor-Council
- New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zones
- The Wildwoods, New Jersey
- Former boroughs in New Jersey
- Populated places in Cape May County, New Jersey
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