| Bradley Beach, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| - Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 4,793 |
| - Density | 8,097.6/sq mi (3,126.5/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07720 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-06970GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882040GR3 |
Bradley Beach is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,793. The summer population can reach 30,000.[1]
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History
Bradley Beach was named after James A. Bradley, the developer responsible for the creation of the Bradley Beach and Asbury Park. In 1871, William B. Bradner, with James A, Bradley as an investor, purchased fifty-four acres of land north of Avon-by-the-Sea, and south of Ocean Grove.[2] At the time the land was part of Ocean Township, this tract later became part of Neptune Township, and was know as of Ocean Park.[3] Citizens appealed to the New Jersey Legislature for a referendum to separate Bradley Beach from Neptune Township, and on March 13, 1893, Bradley Beach was incorporated, based on the results of a referendum held on March 6, 1893. The borough's incorporation was confirmed on March 13, 1925.[4] It was the first location in the United States to charge sea bathers for beach access when it minted its own tin badges in the 1920s.
Geography
Bradley Beach is located at (40.202113, -74.013531)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (3.23%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 3,306 |
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| 1940 | 3,468 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,911 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,204 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,163 | -1.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,772 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,475 | -6.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,793 | 7.1% | |
| Est. 2006 | 4,784 | [5] | -0.2% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[6] | |||
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,793 people, 2,297 households, and 1,086 families residing in the borough. The population density was 8,097.6 people per square mile (3,136.6/km²). There were 3,132 housing units at an average density of 5,291.4/sq mi (2,049.6/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 88.15% White, 3.86% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.01% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.83% of the population. There were 2,297 households out of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.7% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.91. In the borough the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 38.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $40,878, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $37,164 versus $31,276 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,438. About 5.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Bradley Beach has operated under the Walsh Act form of New Jersey municipal government since 1915, and uses a five-member commission, with one member selected to serve as Mayor.[7] The Mayor of Bradley Beach is Stephen G. Schueler, Esq. Other Council Members are Gary Engelstad, Lorraine Marchak-Ortiz, Julie Schreck, and Thomas Volante.[8]
Federal, state and county representation
Bradley Beach is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District[9] New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, covering portions of Middlesex County and Monmouth County, is represented by Frank Pallone (D). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). The 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph A. Palaia (R, Deal) and in the Assembly by Steve Corodemus (R, Atlantic Highlands) and Sean T. Kean (R, Wall Township). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). Monmouth County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Monmouth County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director William C. Barham, Freeholder Deputy Director Robert D. Clifton, Lillian G. Burry, Anna C. Little and Theodore J. Narozanick.
Education
The Bradley Beach Elementary School is a single school district. The school houses grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight. The student body is comprised of 322 students. The professional staff includes 40 Certified Teachers, six paraprofessionals (Aides), a Business Administrator, an Assistant Principal, and a Superintendent / Principal. The School building is a classic traditional structure. For public school students in grades 9-12, the school district maintains a sending/receiving relationship on a full-time basis with Asbury Park High School.[10] A lottery system for entry into the Neptune High School and an application program with Red Bank Regional High School or any of the schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District is also an option for students.
References
- ^ A Brief History on Bradley Beach, NJ, accessed May 1, 2007. "Today, the year-round population is 5,000 - but it soars to 30,000 during the summer months."
- ^ ABOUT US - A HISTORY OF BRADLEY BEACH, Bradley Beach on-line. Accessed August 19, 2007.
- ^ A Brief History on Bradley Beach, Bradley-Beach.com. Accessed August 19, 2007.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 178.
- ^ Census data for Bradley Beach borough, United States Census Bureau, accessed August 10, 2007.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ The Commission Form of Municipal Government, p. 53. Accessed August 10, 2007.
- ^ Bradley beach Online, Borough of Bradley Beach. Accessed August 10, 2007.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 55. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ Mullen, Shannon; Shields, Nancy; and Matheson, Kathy. "Crime, school solutions costly as city seeks rebirth", Asbury Park Press, January 27, 2005. Accessed September 3, 2007. "Academy Charter, now in its seventh year, is free to students in Asbury Park and the seven nearby towns that are sending districts for Asbury Park High School: Allenhurst, Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken and Lake Como, formerly South Belmar."
External links
- Bradley Beach website
- Bradley Beach Elementary School
- Bradley Beach Elementary School's 2005-06 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Bradley Beach Elementary School
- Bradley Beach, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
