66-592: Berkeley Township is a township in Ocean County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , extending from the Jersey Shore westward into the New Jersey Pine Barrens . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 43,754, the highest ever in any decennial count and an increase of 2,499 (+6.1%) from the 2010 census count of 41,255, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,264 (+3.2%) from
132-488: A cooling afternoon sea breeze in Island Beach State Park, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with heat index values > 104 °F (40 °C). Since 1981, the highest air temperature was 99.5 °F (37.5 °C) on July 5, 1999 and the highest daily average mean dew point was 77.2 °F (25.1 °C) on August 13, 2016. July is the peak in thunderstorm activity and the average wettest month
198-557: A countywide basis are: Clerk Scott M. Colabella (R, 2025, Barnegat Light), Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy (R, 2025; Toms River) and Surrogate Jeffrey Moran (R, 2028, Beachwood ). As of March 2011, there were a total of 30,403 registered voters in Berkeley Township, of which 8,348 (27.5%) were registered as Democrats , 7,946 (26.1%) were registered as Republicans and 14,095 (46.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 14 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among
264-443: A female householder with no husband present and 43.3% were non-families. Of all households, 39.3% were made up of individuals and 30.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.63. 11.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 15.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 43.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
330-473: A female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.52. In the township the population was spread out, with 11.4% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 14.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 52.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
396-858: A helicopter back and forth to Trenton during the budget discussions. New Jersey is one of just four states to maintain a state-owned vacation home for its governor. Other states with vacation residence are Alabama at Fort Morgan , Michigan at Mackinac Island and North Carolina at Asheville . According to the Köppen climate classification system, Island Beach State Park has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average temperature > 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid with
462-483: A muddy estuary that is home to blue crabs and herons and other marine birds. The park is an excellent site for bird watching with osprey nests and bird blinds set up. The Barnegat Inlet is located at the southern tip of the park, separating the Barnegat Peninsula from Long Beach Island . Swimming, kayaking , and fishing are permitted in some areas of the park. Four wheel drive vehicles are permitted onto
528-416: A one-year term. Partisan elections are allowed under this law. Voters may initiate a referendum to change the membership to consist of either 3 or 5 members. While many township committees directly supervise the operation of their municipality, the revised act allows the committee to delegate all or a portion of its responsibilities to an appointed municipal administrator. A number of municipalities changed to
594-464: A township, as townships are equivalent to all other forms of local municipalities. Municipalities in New Jersey may be classified into one of five types , of which townships are one. Townships may retain the township form of government, or adopt one of the modern forms of government, which are not restricted to a particular type of municipality. In New Jersey, a municipality's name (such as X Township)
660-447: Is August. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.70 inches (170 mm) on August 12, 2013. During the winter months, the average annual extreme minimum air temperature is 3.7 °F (−15.7 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −4.2 °F (−20.1 °C) on January 18, 1982. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < −6 °F (−21 °C). The average seasonal (Nov-Apr) snowfall total
726-435: Is between 12 inches (30 cm) and 18 inches (46 cm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Island Beach State Park would have a dominant vegetation type of Northern Cordgrass ( 73 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie ( 20 ). The plant hardiness zone
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#1732856131190792-454: Is comprised of nine members, who are directly elected by the residents of the constituent municipalities to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year. Seats on the high school district's board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with Berkeley Township allocated five of the board's nine seats. The Asbury Park Press provides daily news coverage of
858-565: Is comprised of the Mayor and the seven-member Township Council, which has three members elected at-large and one member elected from each of the four wards . The mayor and the members of the Township Council are elected to four-year terms of office on a partisan basis in staggered elections held as part of the November election in odd-numbered years, with the respective terms commencing on January 1;
924-466: Is not necessarily an indication of its form of government. In New Jersey, the township form of government consists of a three to five-member township committee usually elected at-large in partisan elections. At its organization meeting, held after an election, the committee selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor and preside at meetings. The other members of the township committee serve as commissioners of various township departments, overseeing
990-644: Is part of the Intracoastal Waterway . Approximately 72% of the township's land area is within the federally designated New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve and 38% is within the State's Pineland Area, which is within the Pinelands National Reserve. Toms River forms the northern border of the township, Cedar Creek and Lacey Township form the southern border. The barrier island, on which South Seaside Park and Island Beach State Park are situated,
1056-705: Is provided on routes OC1, OC2, OC7 and OC8. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Berkeley Township include: Township (New Jersey) A township , in the context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As a political entity, a township in New Jersey is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town , city , borough , or village . They collect property taxes and provide services such as maintaining roads, garbage collection, water, sewer, schools, police and fire protection. The Township form of local government
1122-636: Is represented by Chris Smith ( R , Manchester Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 9th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Carmen Amato ( R , Lacey Township ) and in
1188-577: Is the township's eastern boundary. Holiday City-Berkeley (2010 Census population of 12,831), Holiday City South (3,689 as of 2010), Holiday Heights (2,099) and Silver Ridge (1,133) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places located within Berkeley Township. The four CDPs are parts of Holiday City – Silver Ridge Park , an age-restricted adult planned community with separate communities, each with its own homeowners association and amenities. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located wholly or partially within
1254-552: Is used by 27% of New Jersey municipalities; however, slightly over 50% of the state's population resides within them. Townships in New Jersey differ from townships elsewhere in the United States. In many states, townships can be an intermediate form of government, between county government and municipalities that are subordinate parts of the township, with different government responsibilities allocated at each level. In New Jersey, there are no subordinate municipalities located within
1320-457: The Cape Cod style. It is now accessible via a paved road. The home is about 200 feet (61 m) from the beach. It has five bedrooms and three bathrooms with a small room for the security detail. It is the only house close to the ocean. Two other houses in the park are on Barnegat Bay (one for the superintendent of the park and a governor's guest house). In addition to the governors, guests at
1386-519: The General Assembly by Greg Myhre (R, Stafford Township ) and Brian E. Rumpf (R, Little Egg Harbor Township ). Ocean County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected on an at-large basis in partisan elections and serving staggered three-year terms of office, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization held in
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#17328561311901452-594: The Great Depression , this resort community also went bankrupt. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 54.25 square miles (140.51 km), including 42.72 square miles (110.64 km) of land and 11.53 square miles (29.87 km) of water (21.26%). The township is located in the central part of Ocean County along the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay , which
1518-630: The poverty line , including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Since July 1, 1983, Berkeley Township has been governed within the Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government plan D, as adopted based on direct petition. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body
1584-417: The 14,992 ballots cast by the township's 31,059 registered voters (408 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 48.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 62.3% of the vote (11,112 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 30.6% (5,464 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 4.5% (811 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (175 votes), among the 17,838 ballots cast by
1650-516: The 1920s, Benjamin W. Sangor purchased the area, intending to create a resort town catering to wealthy urban vacationers. Between 1928 and 1929, about 8,000 lots were sold in Pinewald , a "new-type, residential, recreational city-of-the sea-and-pines." It was to contain a golf course, recreation facilities, and estate homes. The developers immediately began construction of the Pinewald pavilion and pier at
1716-553: The 39,991 counted in the 2000 census . Berkeley Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 31, 1875, from portions of Dover Township (now Toms River Township ). Sections of the township were taken to form Seaside Park (March 3, 1898), Seaside Heights (February 6, 1913), Beachwood (March 22, 1917), Ocean Gate (February 28, 1918) Pine Beach (February 26, 1925), South Toms River (March 28, 1927), and Island Beach (June 23, 1933, reabsorbed into Berkeley Township in 1965). The township
1782-465: The National Center for Education Statistics) are Bayville Elementary School with 499 students in grades Pre-K–4, H. & M. Potter Elementary School with 629 students in grades Pre-K–4, Clara B. Worth Elementary School with 663 students in grades Pre-K–4 and Berkeley Township Elementary School with 574 students in grades 5–6. Students in public school for seventh through twelfth grades attend
1848-503: The Sedge Island Marine Conservation Zone, which includes about 1,600 acres (6 km ) of tidal marshes , creeks, ponds, and open water. Coming in from the sea-front, a visitor ascends over a large primary dune covered in tall grasses and down into a narrow maritime forest, consisting of many tall bushes and short trees including holly , goldenrod and black cherry . Approaching the bay side, one finds reeds and
1914-450: The Township Council appointed Michael Signorile to fill the seat running through December 2021 that had been held by Judy Noonan until she resigned from office as she was moving out of the township. Signorile served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when he was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. In January 2015, the Township Council selected Anthony DePaola from among three candidates recommended by
1980-555: The Township type, or the Township form of government, between 1979 and 1982. A federal law, The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 provided funding to the states to be divided between state and municipal governments. In 1981, states were removed from the program and the law was amended to provide direct grants to the most popular form of local government in the United States - townships. In Essex County alone, 11 municipal governments changed their form or name to take advantage of
2046-422: The beach with a permit. Among the trees found in the park are Eastern Redcedar ( Juniperus virginiana ), Pitch Pine ( Pinus rigida ), American Holly ( Ilex opaca ), Black Cherry ( Prunus serotina ), Serviceberry ( Amelanchier canadensis ), Persimmon ( Diospyros virginiana ), Atlantic White Cedar ( Chamaecyparis thyoides ) and Sweetbay ( Magnolia virginiana ). These trees appear in different areas of
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2112-498: The beginning of January, the board chooses a director and a deputy director from among its members. As of 2024, Ocean County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year and residence) are: John P. Kelly (R, 2025, Eagleswood Township ), Virginia E. Haines ( R , 2025, Toms River ), Director Barbara Jo Crea (R, 2024, Little Egg Harbor Township ) Deputy Director Gary Quinn (R, 2024, Lacey Township ) and Frank Sadeghi (R, 2026, Toms River). Constitutional officers elected on
2178-526: The borough of Ocean Gate . The township is one of 11 municipalities in Ocean County that are part of the Toms River watershed . The 2010 United States census counted 41,255 people, 20,349 households, and 11,538 families in the township. The population density was 962.5 per square mile (371.6/km). There were 23,818 housing units at an average density of 555.7 per square mile (214.6/km). The racial makeup
2244-508: The borough was $ 28,168 (+/− $ 1,017). About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 39,991 people, 19,828 households, and 12,174 families residing in the township. The population density was 932.3 inhabitants per square mile (360.0/km). There were 22,288 housing units at an average density of 519.6 per square mile (200.6/km). The racial makeup of
2310-466: The early 1920s. Al Capone may have frequented its halls, perhaps even venturing beneath the lake in tunnels especially designed for smuggling alcohol during Prohibition . One newspaper article interviewed an unidentified man who claimed that "in the early 1930s the then Royal Pines Hotel was frequented by society's elite who, for $ 1.90 a drink, consumed prohibition liquor under the watchful eye of men who had guns strapped under their coats." In 1929, during
2376-488: The end of Butler Avenue. The Royal Pines Hotel, a $ 1.175 million investment facing Crystal Lake, was built on the site of an earlier hotel dating back to the days of Barnegat Park. It was the focal point of the new community. The hotel was also used as an asylum, then later a nursing home now known as the Crystal Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The hotel was constructed by Russian architect W. Oltar-Jevsky in
2442-406: The former borough of Island Beach . The park is the largest reserve of undeveloped barrier island in New Jersey and one of the largest in the United States. The park is divided into two areas. The Island Beach Northern Natural Area covers 659 acres (2.7 km ), some of which is restricted to the public. The Southern Natural Area is much larger at 1,237 acres (5 km ). The park includes
2508-413: The house have included Lady Bird Johnson ; the daughter of Alexei Kosygin ; Hubert Humphrey ; Walter Mondale ; and Joe Biden . In July 2017 during the long July 4th holiday extended weekend the park along with other parks were closed because the state had not approved its budget . Governor Chris Christie , wife, children and friends were photographed on a deserted beach at the park. Christie took
2574-756: The mayor and the three at-large seats come up for election together every four years, with the four ward seats up for election two years later. As of 2024, the Mayor of Berkeley Township is Republican John A. Bacchione, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Berkeley Township Council are Council President Keith A. Buscio (at-large; R, 2027), Council Vice President Angelo Guadagno (Ward 2; R, 2025), Douglas E. Bowens (at-large; R, 2027), James J. Byrnes (Ward 1; R, 2025), Sophia Gingrich (Ward 4; R, 2025), L. Thomas Grosse Jr. (at-large; R, 2027) and Michael Signorile (Ward 3; R, 2025). In September 2020,
2640-472: The mayor's office each year, while others elect the same mayor for 2–3 consecutive years. Out of the 240 townships in the state, the township form of government is used by 140. On road signs, township is often abbreviated TWP or Twp . Some official documents abbreviate it as "Twsp." Historically, a variety of legislation has been passed by the state legislature that has defined and refined the township form of municipal government: The Township Act of 1798
2706-474: The municipal Republican committee to fill the at-large seat that expiring in 2015 that had been held by Robert G. Ray, who had resigned earlier that month. In November 2012, James J. Byrnes and Kevin M. Askew won the remaining 14 months on unexpired terms of office. Byrnes had been appointed to the Ward 1 seat to fill the vacancy of Karen Davis following her resignation from office, while Askew had been appointed to fill
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2772-419: The nature center, 1 mile (1.6 km) into the park, in a display garden, which is located by a freshwater wetland. Most visitors come for the white sand beach, the ocean waters, and natural backdrop, in contrast to the developed and boardwalk-lined beaches to the north and south. Island Beach State Park encompasses many miles of beach; the northernmost have life guards. People can swim, surf, fish, and kayak in
2838-574: The park include Bayberry ( Myrica pensylvanica and Myrica cerifera ), Highbush blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum ), Beach plum ( Prunus maritima ), Swamp azalea ( Rhododendron viscosum ), Red and Black Chokeberry ( Aronia arbutifolia and Aronia melanocarpa ), Heather ( Hudsonia ericoides ) and Sweet Pepperbush ( Clethra alnifolia ). Every September the park hosts an exciting Beach Plum Festival, replete with tours, foods, music and great atmosphere. There are also many grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Many of these plants can be seen at
2904-401: The park, depending on the specifics of salt and wind exposure. They are often stunted, compared to inland examples of their species, and display the "salt spray horizon" effect, with the side facing the ocean sheared tightly by the environment, with their westerly sides tending to grow taller. Thus, the trees and shrubs often take on wedge-like shapes with their low side on the east. Shrubs in
2970-513: The park, the state has maintained an official vacation residence ( 39°53′11″N 74°04′55″W / 39.8865°N 74.0819°W / 39.8865; -74.0819 ) exclusively for the New Jersey Governor (in addition to the governor's mansion at Drumthwacket , in Princeton near the state capital of Trenton ). The residence was built by Phipps in the 1920s. The house is in
3036-440: The park. The park also allows dune buggy access in the southern portion of the park. There is also a boardwalk extending from Barnegat Bay to the main road allowing boaters access to the beach. On the bayside of Island Beach State Park is an area called Tices Shoal , where boaters gather together and anchor. Since New Jersey acquired the 2,694 acres (10.90 km ) estate of Henry Phipps, Jr. in 1953 for $ 2.75 million to form
3102-538: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Island Beach State Park Island Beach State Park is a New Jersey state park located just south of Seaside Park on the Barnegat Peninsula in Berkeley Township , Ocean County , New Jersey , United States. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry . Most of the park encompasses
3168-562: The schools of the Central Regional School District , which serves students from the municipalities of Berkeley Township, Island Heights , Ocean Gate , Seaside Heights and Seaside Park . Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are Central Regional Middle School with 842 students in grades 7 and 8 and Central Regional High School with 1,568 students in grades 9–12. The high school district's board of education
3234-413: The term "municipality" and recognized five types of government: borough , township, city , town , and village and granted each equal legal standing. The Township Act of 1989 simplified the much-amended Act of 1899. It retains a three or five member township committee serving staggered terms, whose members are generally elected at-large. The committee elects a mayor from among its members to serve
3300-581: The township for a rent of at least five dollars a year. A group of five freeholders was elected to one-year terms on the Township Committee, which was responsible to oversee the expenditure of revenue in between town meetings. The Township Act of 1899 abolished the town meeting and strengthened the role of the Township Committee, which was initially set at three and amended to allow for expansion to five members. Members were elected for staggered three-year terms. The Home Rule Act of 1917 legally defined
3366-588: The township had a total of 266.02 miles (428.12 km) of roadways, of which 220.88 miles (355.47 km) were maintained by the municipality, 36.64 miles (58.97 km) by The Ocean County Road Dept., 6.27 miles (10.09 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 2.23 miles (3.59 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The Garden State Parkway is the primary access route, with two exits, exit 77 and exit 80 serving
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#17328561311903432-636: The township include Barnegat Park, Barnegat Pier, Bayville , Benders Corners, Berkeley Heights, Crossley , Double Trouble, Dover Forge, Glen Cove, Glenside Park, Good Luck Point, Holly Park, Manitou Park, Pelican Island, Pinewald , River Bank, Silver Ridge Park, Silver Ridge Park West, South Seaside Park, Stony Hill, Union Village and Zebs Bridge. The township borders the Ocean County communities of Barnegat Light , Beachwood , Island Heights , Lacey Township , Manchester Township , Ocean Township , Pine Beach , Seaside Heights , Seaside Park , South Toms River and Toms River ; The township completely surrounds
3498-406: The township was 97.10% White , 1.30% African American , 0.04% Native American , 0.45% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.43% from other races , and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population. There were 19,828 households, out of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had
3564-460: The township's 2010 Census population, 73.7% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 83.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 56.5% of the vote (11,858 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 42.5% (8,931 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (202 votes), among the 21,208 ballots cast by
3630-441: The township's 31,397 registered voters, yielding a 56.8% turnout. The Berkeley Township School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade . As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 2,479 students and 201.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.3:1. Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment data from
3696-478: The township's 31,431 registered voters (217 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 67.5%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 57.3% of the vote (13,617 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 40.3% (9,564 votes) and other candidates with 1.2% (295 votes), among the 23,761 ballots cast by the township's 32,340 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.5%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 54.5% of
3762-457: The township, as does WOBM-FM radio. The township provides material and commentary to The Berkeley Times , which also covers news from Beachwood , Ocean Gate , Pine Beach and South Toms River as one of seven weekly papers from Micromedia Publications . WOBM-FM radio started broadcasting from Bayville in March 1968. The station relocated to studios in Toms River in 2013. As of May 2010,
3828-406: The township. U.S. Route 9 runs through the eastern-middle part of the municipality while Route 35 passes through briefly and ends at the park road for Island Beach State Park . A small section of Route 37 also passes through Berkeley Township, near its junction with Route 35. NJ Transit offers local bus service between the township and Atlantic City on the 559 route. Ocean Ride service
3894-456: The vacancy of Carmen F. Amato Jr. in Ward 2 after he had taken office as the township's mayor. Berkeley Township is located in the 2nd and 4th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 9th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district
3960-462: The vote (12,862 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 44.3% (10,442 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (201 votes), among the 23,593 ballots cast by the township's 31,675 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.5. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 77.5% of the vote (11,301 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 21.3% (3,102 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (181 votes), among
4026-439: The work of those areas along with overall legislative issues. Some mayors in this form of government also oversee specific departments. The mayor in this form of government is primarily ceremonial and has the same power as other township committee members. The mayor does hold the powers vested in all mayors under state law One township committee member is elected deputy mayor each year. Some towns with this form of government rotate
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#17328561311904092-494: Was 61.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 81.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 78.6 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 43,049 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 1,988) and the median family income was $ 58,230 (+/− $ 2,406). Males had a median income of $ 54,959 (+/− $ 3,373) versus $ 40,935 (+/− $ 2,531) for females. The per capita income for
4158-414: Was 66 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 32,134, and the median income for a family was $ 40,208. Males had a median income of $ 41,643 versus $ 28,640 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 22,198. About 3.4% of families and 5.4% of the population were below
4224-414: Was 94.85% (39,129) White , 1.75% (723) Black or African American , 0.11% (46) Native American , 1.13% (466) Asian , 0.01% (5) Pacific Islander , 1.13% (465) from other races , and 1.02% (421) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.92% (2,028) of the population. Of the 20,349 households, 12.2% had children under the age of 18; 45.8% were married couples living together; 8.0% had
4290-550: Was named for John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton , one of the founders of the Province of New Jersey . Army officer Lt. Edward Farrow began buying up woodland in the 1880s with the idea of building a retirement community for former Army and Navy officers. Farrow built a railroad station, shops and even a resort hotel called The Pines with the idea of attracting people. But only 11 people ever built houses in what Farrow called "Barnegat Park," and eventually he went bankrupt. In
4356-454: Was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to the New England town meeting , in which the vote was available to all white males, at least 21 years old, who were citizens of New Jersey, and residents of the township for at least six months; and who paid taxes in the township, or who owned land, or rented a home in
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