Union Beach, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Union Beach, New Jersey
settlement_type = Borough
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map_caption = Map of Union Beach in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.


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map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Union Beach, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Monmouth
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government_type = Borough (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Paul J. Smith, Jr.
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = April 16, 1925

unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 5.0
area_land_km2 = 4.9
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_total_sq_mi = 1.9
area_land_sq_mi = 1.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1

population_as_of = 2007
population_footnotes =
population_total = 6666
population_density_km2 = 1368.8
population_density_sq_mi = 3545.1

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|881332|Borough of Union Beach, Geographic Names Information System> Accessed October 3, 2008.]
elevation_m = 1
elevation_ft = 3
latd = 40 |latm = 26 |lats = 47 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 10 |longs = 42 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 07735
area_code = 732
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-74540GR|2 [ [http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey] , Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.]
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website = http://www.unionbeach.net
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Union Beach is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 6,649.

Union Beach was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 16, 1925, from portions of Raritan Township (now Hazlet), based on the results of a referendum held on April 16, 1925."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 186.]

Union Beach is part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan, an effort by nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County to reinvigorate the area's economy by emphasizing the traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the Raritan Bayshore coastline.

Geography

Union Beach is located at coor dms|40|26|38|N|74|10|13|W|city (40.443792, -74.170237)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (3.11%) is water. Union Beach has recently undergone extensive beach front restoration which offers a fantastic view of the New York skyline.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930=1893
1940=2076
1950=3636
1960=5862
1970=6472
1980=6354
1990=6156
2000=6649
estimate= 6666
estyear=2007
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3464050&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3464050&_street=&_county=union+beach&_cityTown=union+beach&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Union beach borough] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 2, 2008.]
footnote=Population 1930 - 1990. [ [http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990] , Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 6,649 people, 2,143 households, and 1,722 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,545.1 people per square mile (1,365.5/km²). There were 2,229 housing units at an average density of 1,188.5/sq mi (457.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.45% White, 0.87% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 1.35% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.09% of the population.

There were 2,143 households out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the borough the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $59,946, and the median income for a family was $65,179. Males had a median income of $45,688 versus $29,918 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,973. About 4.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Union Beach is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year."2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book", Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 67.]

The Mayor of Union Beach is Paul J. Smith, Jr.. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Micheal Harriott,Charles Cocuzza, Robert Howard, Jr., Victor Tuberion, Frank A. Wells and Albin Wicki. [ [http://www.unionbeach.net/council.htm Union Beach Council] , Union Beach Borough. Accessed October 2, 2008.]

Federal, state and county representation

Union Beach is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 13th Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 65. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Education

The Union Beach School System serves public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Union Beach Memorial School had an enrollment of 873 students as of the 2005-06 school year. [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416350 Data for the Union Beach School System] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed July 20, 2008.]

Public school students in grades 9-12 attend Keyport High School in Keyport, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Keyport Public Schools. Students have the choice, as well, to apply for Red Bank Regional High School for admission into its specialized programs. [ [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C02E1D71231F936A35756C0A9649C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print If You're Thinking of Living In/Union Beach, N.J.; Waterfront Borough Making a Comeback] , "The New York Times" by Jerry Cheslow, May 5, 2002] High school students also have the option to apply to a career academy in the Monmouth County Vocational School District.

References

External links

* [http://www.unionbeach.net/ Union Beach information and community calendar]
* [http://ub.k12.nj.us/tiki/tiki-index.php Union Beach School System]
*NJReportCard|25|5230|0|Union Beach School System
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416350 Data for the Union Beach School System] , National Center for Education Statistics