Point Pleasant, New Jersey
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| Point Pleasant, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| - Land | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 19,306 |
| - Density | 5,461.6/sq mi (2,108.7/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 34-59880[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0879394[2] |
Point Pleasant is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 19,306. The United States Census Bureau's 2006 population estimate for Point Pleasant was 19,882.[3]
Point Pleasant was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 21, 1920, from portions of Brick Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 19, 1920. The borough was reincorporated on March 12, 1928.[4]
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[edit] Geography
Point Pleasant is located at (40.079642, -74.070419)[5].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km²), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it (15.14%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,058 |
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| 1940 | 2,082 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 4,009 | 92.6% | |
| 1960 | 10,182 | 154.0% | |
| 1970 | 15,968 | 56.8% | |
| 1980 | 17,747 | 11.1% | |
| 1990 | 18,177 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 19,306 | 6.2% | |
| Est. 2006 | 19,882 | [3] | 3.0% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[6] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 19,306 people, 7,560 households, and 5,231 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,461.6 people per square mile (2,111.6/km²). There were 8,350 housing units at an average density of 2,362.2/sq mi (913.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.83% White, 0.29% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population.
There were 7,560 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the borough the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $55,987, and the median income for a family was $64,798. Males had a median income of $50,828 versus $32,886 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,715. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Voters elect a Mayor and six Borough Council members in partisan elections on an at-large basis. The Mayor serves a four-year term. The Borough Council members serve staggered three-year terms, with two seats coming up to vote each year.
The Mayor is the head of municipal government; sees that state laws and borough ordinances are faithfully executed; presides over the Council. votes only to break ties; can veto ordinances subject to override by ⅔ majority of Council; and appoints subordinate officers with Council approval. After thirty days or upon Council disapproval, Council fills posts.
The Borough Council is the legislative body of municipality. The Council overrides a mayor's veto by ⅔ majority of all members, confirms mayor's appointments. The Council gains appointment power upon failure to confirm mayor's appointee or after office vacant for thirty days. The Council has all executive responsibility not placed in office of mayor.
The Mayor of Point Pleasant is Martin Konkus R, term ends December 31, 2010. The members of the Borough Council are Council President A. Roger Pyrtko (R, 2008) Susan Rogers (R, 2011), William Dikun (R,2011), John N. Kaklamanis (R, 2009), , Brian W. McAlindin (R, 2008) and Shaun O'Rourke (D, 2009).[7][8]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Point Pleasant is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th Legislative District.[9]
New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Mercer County, Monmouth County and Ocean County, is represented by Christopher Smith (R). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 10th district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Andrew R. Ciesla (R, Brick) and in the Assembly by James W. Holzapfel (R, Toms River) and David W. Wolfe (R, Brick). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[10]
Ocean County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members, elected at large in partisan elections and serving staggered three-year terms. As of 2008, Ocean County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari (Toms River Township, term ends December 31, 2008), Freeholder Deputy Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. (Pine Beach, 2009), John P. Kelly (Eagleswood Township, 2010), James F. Lacey (Brick Township, 2010) and Gerry P. Little (Surf City, 2009).[11]
[edit] Education
The Point Pleasant School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are two elementary schools for grades K-5 — Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School and Ocean Road School — Memorial Middle School for grades 6-8 and Point Pleasant Boro High School for grades 9-12.
[edit] Trivia
- The first Jersey Mike's Subs (then known simply as Mike's) opened in 1956 at the intersection of Arnold and Trenton Avenues.
- A fictionalized version of the town was the setting of a short-lived 2005 television show, Point Pleasant.
- Home of American Idol Season 6 contestants Antonella Barba (who made it into the top 16)
- The town is home to the Point Pleasant Canal, a part of the Intracoastal Waterway.
- Point Pleasant is mentioned in The Sopranos episode Employee of the Month, where Johnny Sack and his wife own a condo.
[edit] Noted residents
Notable current and former residents of Point Pleasant include:
- Antonella Barba (1986-), contestant on the sixth season of American Idol.[12]
- Tawny Cypress (1976-), actress appearing on K-Ville as Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau.[13]
- Kirsten Dunst, actress born here in 1982.[14]
- Laurel Hester (1956-2006), police officer who rose to national attention with her deathbed appeal for the extension of pension benefits to her domestic partner.[15]
- Leonard Lomell (1919-), U.S. Army Ranger who played a pivotal role in destroying German gun emplacements on D-Day.[16]
- Diamond Dallas Page (1956-), former professional wrestler.
- Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953), playwright, married local woman Agnes Boulton and lived here winter of 1918-1919. When the couple divorced, Agnes moved back to Point Pleasant with the children, Shane and Oona. Oona O'Neill later married Charlie Chaplin.[17]
- Christie Pearce (1975-), USA Soccer player - born here in 1975.[18]
- Kurt Pellegrino (1979-), MMA fighter- Fighting under the UFC brand. [19]
- Dean DeLeo (1961-), Stone Temple Pilots guitarist.
- Soraya (1969-2006), musician, Latin Grammy Award-winning, Colombian American artist, born here.[20]
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b Census data for Point Pleasant borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 9, 2007.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 205.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Mayor and Borough Council, Borough of Point Pleasant. Accessed February 27, 2007.
- ^ 2007 Elected Officials of Ocean County, Ocean County, New Jersey. p. 8-9. Accessed August 14, 2007.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 63. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed March 27, 2008.
- ^ Canacci, Bill. Antonella Barba of Point Pleasant in final 24 on "American Idol", Home News Tribune, February 15, 2007.
- ^ Tawny Cypress - K-Ville, Fox Broadcasting Company. Accessed December 6, 2007. "A native of Point Pleasant, NJ, Cypress currently lives in New York City."
- ^ Birthday Banter, Deccan Herald, accessed February 27, 2007.
- ^ Wilson, Michael. "Lieutenant Who Won Pension Rights for Her Domestic Partner Dies at 49", The New York Times, February 20, 2006. Accessed December 18, 2007. "Lieutenant Hester died in the house in Point Pleasant that she owned with her partner, Stacie Andree."
- ^ Christopher, Sam. "Toms River Vet to be Honored by Monmouth University", copy of article from Ocean County Observer, May 6, 2007. Accessed April 7, 2008.
- ^ "If You're Thinking of Living In/Point Pleasant, N.J. A Borough With a Variety of Boating. The New York Times. Jerry Cheslow. November 9, 2003.
- ^ Christie Pearce bio, accessed July 22, 2006.
- ^ Kurt Pellegrino "Batman", Ultimate Fighting Championship. Accessed June 6, 2007.
- ^ Soraya, a Singer Who Needed No Translation, The Washington Post by Achy Obejas, May 12, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Point Pleasant website
- Point Pleasant School District
- Point Pleasant School District's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Point Pleasant School District
- Point Pleasant Borough Branch of Ocean County Library
- Point Pleasant Historical Society
- Point Pleasant, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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