West Long Branch, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = West Long Branch, New Jersey
settlement_type = Borough
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map_caption = Map of West Long Branch in Monmouth County


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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 = Janet Tucci
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area_total_km2 = 7.5
area_land_km2 = 7.5
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_total_sq_mi = 2.9
area_land_sq_mi = 2.9
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 8258
population_density_km2 = 1104.2
population_density_sq_mi = 2859.9

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_ft = 30
latd = 40 |latm = 17 |lats = 24 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 1 |longs = 0 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 07764
area_code = 732
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blank_info = 34-79310GR|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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West Long Branch is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 8,258. It is the home of Monmouth University.

In 1908, the people of the West Long Branch section of Eatontown became unhappy with paying taxes to Eatontown and not getting what they thought was a fair return. A request was made that the West Long Branch section be separated from Eatontown. The Township of Eatontown strongly resisted as there were several large estates in the West Long Branch section that were a source of considerable taxes. An Act of the New Jersey Legislature was passed on April 7, 1908, and the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders authorized an election. On May 5, 1908 the referendum was held in West Long Branch with voters approving the separation."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 187.] On Tuesday, June 16, 1908, the West Long Branch section of Eatontown Township became the independent Borough of West Long Branch.

Geography

West Long Branch is located at coor dms|40|17|24|N|74|1|0|W|city (40.289985, -74.016717)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), of which, 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.69%) is water.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930=1686
1940=2030
1950=2739
1960=5337
1970=6845
1980=7380
1990=7690
2000=8258
estimate= 8312
estyear=2006
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=06000US3403905320&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C05000US34039%7C06000US3403905320&_street=&_county=west+long+branch&_cityTown=west+long+branch&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=060&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for West Long Branch borough] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 18, 2007.]
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 8,258 people, 2,448 households, and 1,860 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,859.9 people per square mile (1,103.3/km²). There were 2,535 housing units at an average density of 877.9/sq mi (338.7/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.22% White, 2.23% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.92% of the population.

There were 2,448 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the borough the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 22.1% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $71,852, and the median income for a family was $80,127. Males had a median income of $59,638 versus $34,000 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $27,651. About 3.1% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

West Long Branch 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. 58.]

The Mayor of the Borough of West Long Branch is Janet Tucci. [ [http://westlongbranch.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=38 Janet W. Tucci - Mayor] , Borough of West Long Branch] . Accessed February 12, 2008.] Members of the West Long Branch Borough Council are: [ [http://www.westlongbranch.org/govmems/govmem.htm Governing Members] , Borough of West Long Branch. Accessed May 9, 2007.]
* [http://westlongbranch.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=65&Itemid=39 Joe Woolley] - Council President / Department of Public Works Chairman
* [http://westlongbranch.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=42 Steven Cioffi] - Chairman of Recreation & Environmental Committee
* [http://westlongbranch.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69&Itemid=43 J. Thomas DeBruin] - Chairman of Finance Committee
* [http://westlongbranch.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67&Itemid=41 John Hegarty] - Chairman Public Properties
* [http://westlongbranch.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66&Itemid=40 Christopher Neyhart] - Chairman Police Committee
* [http://westlongbranch.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=70&Itemid=44 Barbara Ruane] - Chairwoman of Fire Department and First Aid Squad

Federal, state and county representation

West Long Branch is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 66. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Education

Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are educated by the West Long Branch Public Schools. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3417490 West Long Branch Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 14, 2008.] ) are [http://www.wlbschools.com/wlb/Betty%20McElmon%20Elementary/ Betty McElmon Elementary School] , with 298 students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade; and [http://www.wlbschools.com/wlb/Frank%20Antonides%20School/ Frank Antonides School] , with 435 students in grades 4 - 8.

For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend Shore Regional High School, a regional high school that serves students from the constituent districts of Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, Oceanport and West Long Branch. [ [http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc07/narrative/25/4760/25-4760-000.html Shore Regional High School 2007 School Report Card Narrative] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 14, 2008. "Shore Regional High School is a comprehensive secondary school that proudly serves the communities of Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright, and West Long Branch."] The high school is part of the Shore Regional High School District.

Monmouth University is a four-year private university on a convert|155|acre|km2|sing=on campus established in 1933. It currently has 5,600 students and 232 full-time faculty. The campus is notable for Wilson Hall, a National Historic Landmark that was used in the 1982 film "Annie".

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of West Long Branch include:
*Holly Black (1971-), author of the "Spiderwick" series of books. [Helm, Richard. [http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/culture/story.html?id=5486cf2f-6676-4419-b842-f179f5a29e06&k=35229 "Author's fairy tale comes true"] , "Edmonton Journal", February 14, 2008. Accessed February 20, 2008. "Today, Holly lives in West Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband of 10 years, working as a full-time writer and an avid collector of rare folklore volumes, spooky dolls and outrageous hats."]
*Jordan Woolley, actor. [ [http://www.cbs.com/daytime/atwt/behind/interviews/jwoolley.shtml Interview: Jordan Woolley] , "As the World Turns", Accessed August 18, 2007. "CBS.com: Where are you from originally? JORDAN WOOLLEY: West Long Branch, New Jersey."]
*Mike Gleason, Professional Surfer

References

External links

* [http://www.westlongbranch.org/ West Long Branch website]
* [http://www.wlbschools.com/wlb West Long Branch Public Schools]
*NJReportCard|25|5640|0|West Long Branch Public Schools
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3417490 West Long Branch Public Schools] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://64.106.243.180/shoreregional/ Shore Regional High School]