80-640: Manasquan may refer to: Manasquan, New Jersey , a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States Manasquan River , a waterway in central New Jersey draining to the Atlantic Ocean Manasquan Reservoir Manasquan (NJT station) Manasquan Public Schools Manasquan High School Manasquan Inlet USS Manasquan (AG-36) Manasquan Friends Meetinghouse and Burying Ground [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
160-630: A humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ), and average monthly temperatures range from 32.3 °F (0.2 °C) in January to 75.2 °F (24.0 °C) in July. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During
240-407: A humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During
320-425: A September 1938 hurricane that destroyed its southern portion. It evolved from a mere promenade for strolling to a more active amusement area, beginning with Charles Jenkinson's construction in the 1920s of Jenkinson's Pavilion and Swimming Pool. The boardwalk pavilion became the center of nightlife, featuring sophisticated dancing, well-known big bands , and occasional live nationally broadcast radio. Today it features
400-566: A countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township ), Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township ) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township ). As of March 2011, there were a total of 4,277 registered voters in Manasquan, of which 956 (22.4%) were registered as Democrats , 1,271 (29.7%) were registered as Republicans and 2,047 (47.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were three voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In
480-573: 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 3,385 registered voters in Point Pleasant Beach, of which 623 (18.4%) were registered as Democrats , 1,295 (38.3%) were registered as Republicans and 1,465 (43.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 2 voters registered as either Libertarians or Greens . Among
560-589: A downtown area with many small businesses. Algonquin Arts Theatre has shows and movies that play throughout the year. It is a historic 540-seat theatre, built in 1938 as a movie house but converted to a professional live performance space in May 1994. The demolition of traditional beach bungalows and their replacement with much larger single-family dwellings has helped turn Manasquan into a year-round community. The decrease in tourism and rise in residency can be attributed to
640-444: A female householder with no husband present and 43.5% were non-families. Of all households, 36.0% were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.04. 18.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
720-474: A female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.96. In the borough the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
800-443: A high quality photograph that became the resource for a famous painting by Antonio Jacobsen . The undamaged vessel was successfully re-floated on the spring tide of February 14 and continued on her voyage from Cape Town to New York. In October 2012, Point Pleasant Beach and numerous other Jersey Shore communities, such as Seaside Heights and Long Beach Island , were devastated by Hurricane Sandy . Nearly 2,800 feet (850 m) of
880-531: A number of amusement rides , video arcades , and diverse cuisine, ranging from sausage sandwiches to sushi . Point Pleasant Beach hosts an annual Seafood Festival in September. On February 12, 1900, the steel-hulled, Scottish barque, County of Edinburgh was blown ashore at high tide and became stranded. The event became national news when it was extensively reported in The New York Times , illustrated by
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#1732851257890960-495: A partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Point Pleasant Beach is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as
1040-406: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Manasquan is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of
1120-415: A turnout of 57.2%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 65.6% of the vote (1,695 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 26.1% (674 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.8% (175 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (23 votes), among the 2,584 ballots cast by the borough's 4,269 registered voters, yielding a 60.5% turnout. Due to its location bordering
1200-525: Is Republican Doug Vitale, whose term of office ends December 31, 2028. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Rosa Crowley (R, 2024), Caryn S. Byrnes (R, 2027), Jack Pasola (R, 2024), Art Gant (R, 2027), Michael Ramos (R, 2024) and Arlene Testa (R, 2025). In February 2020, the borough council selected Caryn S. Byrnes to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that became vacant following
1280-591: Is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 3.5 °F (−15.8 °C). The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total is 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 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, Manasquan would have an Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ) vegetation form. The 2010 United States census counted 5,897 people, 2,374 households, and 1,550 families in
1360-647: Is a coastal borough situated on the Jersey Shore , and the northernmost community directly facing the Atlantic Ocean within Ocean County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . It lies at the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula , which serves as a barrier island separating Barnegat Bay from the open Atlantic Ocean. The borough's name is derived from its location. As of the 2020 United States census ,
1440-473: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Manasquan, New Jersey Manasquan ( / ˌ m æ n ə ˈ s k w ɑː n / , man-ə- SKWAHN ) is a borough in Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , on the Jersey Shore . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 5,938, an increase of 41 (+0.7%) from
1520-644: 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 10th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James W. Holzapfel ( R , Toms River ) and in
1600-487: Is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. 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
1680-507: The 2000 United States census there were 6,310 people, 2,600 households, and 1,635 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,579.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,768.2/km ). There were 3,531 housing units at an average density of 2,562.7 per square mile (989.5/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.89% White , 0.41% Black , 0.11% Native American , 0.44% Asian , 0.48% from other races , and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.48% of
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#17328512578901760-545: The 2010 census count of 5,897, which in turn reflected a decline of 413 (−6.5%) from the 6,310 counted in the 2000 census . The borough's name is of Lenape Native American origin, deriving from "Mënàskunk" meaning "Place to Gather Grass or Reeds". The borough's name has also been described as deriving from "Man-A-Squaw-Han" meaning "stream of the island of squaws", "an island with enclosure for squans", "island door" or "point" / "top". Manasquan, Maniquan, Mannisquan, Manasquam, Squan, and Squan Village are variations on
1840-406: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 59.7% of the vote (1,826 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 39.3% (1,201 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (32 votes), among the 3,080 ballots cast by the borough's 4,350 registered voters (21 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 70.8%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 56.8% of
1920-624: The 2024-2025 session , the 10th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James W. Holzapfel ( R , Toms River ) and in the General Assembly by Paul Kanitra (R, Point Pleasant Beach ) and Gregory P. McGuckin (R, Toms River). 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
2000-475: The Atlantic Ocean , the population of Manasquan increases dramatically in the summer months as tourists flock to the beach. The Manasquan Inlet provides surfers with waves that are corralled, refracted and enlarged by the jetty protruding out into the Atlantic Ocean . The Manasquan Inlet, reopened in 1931, is the northern terminus of the inland portion of the Intracoastal Waterway . Manasquan has
2080-432: The General Assembly by Paul Kanitra (R, Point Pleasant Beach ) and Gregory P. McGuckin (R, Toms River). Monmouth County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in
2160-673: The Manasquan station . Commuter service is available on the North Jersey Coast Line south to Point Pleasant Beach and Bay Head or north to points such as Belmar , Long Branch , Newark , Hoboken Terminal and Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan . NJ Transit provides bus transportation between Manasquan and Philadelphia on the 317 route and local service on the 830 route. The Manasquan Public Schools serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of
2240-504: The National Center for Education Statistics ) are G. Harold Antrim Elementary School 384 students in grades Pre-K–8 and Point Pleasant Beach High School 367 students in grades 9–12. In addition to the students of Point Pleasant Beach, the district also serves the students of Bay Head and Lavallette for grades 9–12 and those from Mantoloking for K–12, as part of sending/receiving relationships . Some outside students attend
2320-410: The poverty line , including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. Point Pleasant Beach is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on
2400-410: The 1,843 ballots cast by the borough's 3,502 registered voters (56 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 52.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 65.1% of the vote (1,280 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 27.8% (546 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.3% (105 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (10 votes), among the 1,966 ballots cast by
2480-474: The 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 1,470 students and 146.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.0:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Manasquan Elementary School with 499 students in grades K-8 and Manasquan High School with 948 students in grades 9-12. In addition to students from Manasquan,
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2560-410: The 3,434 ballots cast by the borough's 4,452 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 77.1. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 76.2% of the vote (1,872 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 22.3% (549 votes), and other candidates with 1.5% (36 votes), among the 2,504 ballots cast by the borough's 4,378 registered voters (47 ballots were spoiled), for
2640-400: The January 2017 reorganization meeting, Joseph Bossone was chosen on an interim basis to fill the three-year seat expiring in December 2019 that Owen McCarthy had been elected to in November 2016 until he resigned from office after being confirmed by the state senate to take a position as a Monmouth County judge; Bossone served on an interim basis until the November 2017 general election, when he
2720-460: The Manasquan River, cedar groves and farmhouses, but their interest in the ocean led to development on the waterfront, beginning with the first beachfront pavilion on Atlantic Avenue in 1880. Ten years later, the first flimsy, portable boardwalk was built, but it washed away within two years. The original amusement area was Clark's Landing, which opened on the Manasquan River in 1892. In 1897,
2800-574: The November general election. At an annual reorganization held in 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
2880-495: The area on their way north to explore the Hudson River . Crew member Robert Juet noted in his journal, "This is a very good Land to fall with and a pleasant Land to see." The first European settlers were fisherman and farmers who first arrived in the 18th century. Summer tourism began in the early 19th century when Quaker Thomas Cook Jr. opened his farmhouse on the site of the current Antrim Elementary School to boarders, which began
2960-400: The average family size was 3.06. In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% 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 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. The median income for a household in
3040-461: The beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director. As of 2024 , Monmouth County's Commissioners are Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R , Neptune City , 2025), Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township , 2024), Erik Anderson (R, Shrewsbury , 2026), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township , 2025), and Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township , 2026). Constitutional officers elected on
3120-615: The borough and Philadelphia on the 317 route along with local service on the 830 route. Ocean Ride local service is provided on the OC3A Brick—Point Pleasant and the OC4 Lakewood—Brick Link routes. Composer Edward Manukyan , who lived in Point Pleasant Beach briefly in 2002, wrote the song "Point Pleasant Beach" about the borough. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Point Pleasant Beach has
3200-405: The borough had a total area of 2.53 square miles (6.54 km ), including 1.38 square miles (3.57 km ) of land and 1.15 square miles (2.97 km ) of water (45.26%). The borough borders the municipalities of Brielle , Sea Girt and Wall Township in Monmouth County; and Point Pleasant Beach in Ocean County . According to the Köppen climate classification system, Manasquan has
3280-598: The borough north to south, connecting Point Pleasant Beach to Bay Head and Brielle. Route 88 has its eastern terminus at Route 35 along the southwest edge of Point Pleasant Beach, from which point it heads west through Point Pleasant and onward to Lakewood. NJ Transit trains stop at the Point Pleasant Beach station on Arnold Avenue with service on the North Jersey Coast Line north to Penn Station Newark , Hoboken Terminal , and Penn Station New York in Midtown Manhattan . NJ Transit provides bus service between
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3360-511: The borough was $ 39,250 (+/− $ 5,121). About 5.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States Census there were 5,314 people, 2,317 households, and 1,316 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,696.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,427.0/km ). There were 3,558 housing units at an average density of 2,474.7 per square mile (955.5/km ). The racial makeup of
3440-435: The borough was $ 63,079, and the median income for a family was $ 73,670. Males had a median income of $ 52,368 versus $ 33,333 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 32,898. About 2.2% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. Manasquan is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which
3520-406: The borough was 95.94% White , 0.53% African American , 0.34% Native American , 1.02% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.47% from other races , and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.40% of the population. There were 2,317 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had
3600-456: The borough's 2010 Census population, 72.6% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 89.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 60.1% of the vote (1,373 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 39.0% (891 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (20 votes), among the 2,299 ballots cast by
3680-427: The borough's 3,425 registered voters, yielding a 57.4% turnout. The Point Pleasant Beach School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 763 students and 78.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from
3760-473: The borough's 3,559 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 64.6%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 58.1% of the vote (1,486 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 40.1% (1,026 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (34 votes), among the 2,557 ballots cast by the borough's 3,533 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.4%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 59.2% of
3840-727: The borough's boardwalk was destroyed, with the cost of repairs estimated as up to $ 2 million. After Hurricane Sandy a seawall was constructed to protect the area from future storms. In addition, the borough required residents who wished to rebuild their homes to elevate them on pilings above the height of Sandy's storm surge. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 1.74 square miles (4.50 km ), including 1.42 square miles (3.68 km ) of land and 0.32 square miles (0.82 km ) of water (18.22%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
3920-455: The borough's population was 4,766, an increase of 101 (+2.2%) from the 2010 census count of 4,665, which in turn reflected a decline of 649 (−12.2%) from the 5,314 counted in the 2000 census . Point Pleasant Beach was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 18, 1886, from portions of Brick Township , subject to the results of a referendum passed the previous day. Point Pleasant Beach lies immediately to
4000-462: The borough. The population density was 4,263.0 per square mile (1,646.0/km ). There were 3,500 housing units at an average density of 2,530.2 per square mile (976.9/km ). The racial makeup was 96.07% (5,665) White , 0.31% (18) Black or African American , 0.02% (1) Native American , 0.61% (36) Asian , 0.02% (1) Pacific Islander , 1.93% (114) from other races , and 1.05% (62) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.02% (414) of
4080-564: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2023 , the mayor of the Borough of Manasquan is Democrat Edward G. Donovan, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Borough Council are Bruce D. Bresnahan ( R , 2025), Brian Holly (R, 2024), Jeffrey K. Lee (D, 2023), Michael W. Mangan (D, 2023), Gregg Olivera (R, 2025) and Lori Triggiano (R, 2024) At
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#17328512578904160-538: The decision for privately owned beaches in Point Pleasant Beach was made when, as noted in the Council minutes of August 16, "Ownership of the Beach turned down by the Council because of the extreme cost to the Borough for maintenance." In 1915, the first permanent boardwalk was built between Philadelphia and Central Avenues, and eventually expanded along the entire length of Point Pleasant Beach, but shortened to its present length by
4240-533: The decline of once popular tourist destinations. Manasquan no longer has a 24-hour diner or a miniature golf course, and has lost many of the bars once located in its borders. During the summer months, the local bar and party scene overwhelm the area between Brielle Road and Main Street from the bridges to the ocean. The Firemans' Fair occurs every July/August. The fair is the largest source of funds for Manasquan Volunteer Engine Company #2 and dates back to 1974. Though it
4320-418: The district's high school also serves public school students from Avon-by-the-Sea , Belmar , Brielle , Lake Como , Sea Girt , Spring Lake , and Spring Lake Heights , who attend Manasquan High School as part of sending/receiving relationships with their respective districts. The two Manasquan public school buildings are across from each other on Broad Street, with board of education offices next door to
4400-481: The district's schools on a tuition basis. As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 29.66 miles (47.73 km) of roadways, of which 18.50 miles (29.77 km) were maintained by the municipality, 7.86 miles (12.65 km) by Ocean County and 3.30 miles (5.31 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 35 is the main highway serving Point Pleasant Beach. The highway traverses
4480-730: The east of Point Pleasant borough , an entirely separate municipality within Ocean County. The borough's boardwalk is approximately one mile long, spanning the coastline from the Manasquan Inlet at the north to New Jersey Avenue in the south. The central third of the boardwalk is largely amusement rides, the Jenkinson's Aquarium, the Jenkinsons Arcades, pizza joints, ice cream parlors, games-of-chance and miniature golf courses. There are fees of up to $ 10 per person age 12 or over to access
4560-619: The four-story, 200-guest Resort House, the largest building in town. It also began a horse-drawn trolley service to attract tourists. Other hotels were built before the turn-of-the-20th century, including the largest, the Leighton, as well as the Beacon, and Zimmerman's, though many of these, including the Resort House, burnt down, succumbed to changing tastes, or were dismantled for wood during World War II . Initially, visitors focused their attention on
4640-625: The high school. The Roman Catholic-affiliated St. Denis School served youth from pre-school through 8th grade under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton . In 2014, the diocese announced that the school was closing at the end of the 2014–2015 school year, as fewer students were attending, with enrollment having fallen from a peak of nearly 400 in the 1970s to 107 in 2014. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Manasquan include: Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey Point Pleasant Beach
4720-411: The legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2024 , the mayor of Point Pleasant Beach
4800-404: The municipality, 1.56 miles (2.51 km) by Monmouth County and 1.10 miles (1.77 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 71 is the most significant highway running directly through the borough. The Garden State Parkway is the nearest major highway. The Monmouth County Route 524 Spur is also an important thoroughfare in Manasquan. NJ Transit offers rail service at
4880-433: The original pronunciation and spelling. Manasquan was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on December 30, 1887, from portions of Wall Township , based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Manasquan as its 22nd best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
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#17328512578904960-434: The population were under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.4 males. The Census Bureau 's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
5040-411: The population. There were 2,600 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and
5120-418: The population. Of the 2,374 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18; 52.5% were married couples living together; 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.7% were non-families. Of all households, 28.9% were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.10. 23.3% of
5200-516: The resignation of Paul Kanitra to take office as mayor. Point Pleasant Beach is located in the 4th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district 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
5280-426: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manasquan&oldid=910908762 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
5360-501: The summer months at Manasquan, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values at or above 95.0 °F (35.0 °C). On average, the wettest month of the year is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values below 0.0 °F (−17.8 °C). The plant hardiness zone at Manasquan Beach
5440-517: The summer months at Point Pleasant Beach, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values at or above 95.0 °F (35.0 °C). On average, the wettest month of the year is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values below 0.0 °F (−17.8 °C). The plant hardiness zone at Point Pleasant Beach
5520-523: The township include Clark's Landing, Lovelandtown and Sunshine Harbor. The borough borders the municipalities of Bay Head and Point Pleasant in Ocean County; and both Brielle and Manasquan in Monmouth County . The 2010 United States census counted 4,665 people, 1,985 households, and 1,122 families in the borough. The population density was 3,270.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,262.6/km ). There were 3,373 housing units at an average density of 2,364.4 per square mile (912.9/km ). The racial makeup
5600-644: The trend that transformed the area into an oceanfront haven for visitors, a trend further established in the 1870 by Captain John Arnold, who built a roadway to the ocean, now known as Arnold Avenue. In 1875, he built the first bridge over the Manasquan River , linking the town to Brielle . He later convinced the Central Jersey Railroad to extend its service to Point Pleasant Beach, which it did beginning on July 3, 1880. The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
5680-553: The various beaches, as well as parking fees of up to $ 2.50 per hour or more. The beach was ranked eighth-best in New Jersey in the "2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest" sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. The area that includes Point Pleasant Beach was first occupied by the Lenape Native Americans . On September 2, 1609, Henry Hudson and the crew of his ship, Half Moon , noticed
5760-453: The vote (1,561 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 39.2% (1,035 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (32 votes), among the 2,639 ballots cast by the borough's 3,647 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 72.4. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 74.5% of the vote (1,332 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 23.6% (421 votes), and other candidates with 1.9% (34 votes), among
5840-438: The vote (1,943 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 41.1% (1,406 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (33 votes), among the 3,420 ballots cast by the borough's 4,384 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.0%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 62.2% of the vote (2,136 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 36.0% (1,237 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (46 votes), among
5920-426: Was $ 87,525 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 21,227) and the median family income was $ 107,130 (+/− $ 13,653). Males had a median income of $ 98,408 (+/− $ 6,173) versus $ 56,250 (+/− $ 8,110) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 51,068 (+/− $ 8,350). About 3.1% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. As of
6000-415: Was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.9 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 51,105, and the median income for a family was $ 61,250. Males had a median income of $ 40,507 versus $ 37,500 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 27,853. About 5.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below
6080-499: Was 45.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 103.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 103.6 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 57,792 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 6,541) and the median family income was $ 65,402 (+/− $ 16,995). Males had a median income of $ 54,327 (+/− $ 12,359) versus $ 39,076 (+/− $ 6,800) for females. The per capita income for
6160-407: Was 92.35% (4,308) White , 0.84% (39) Black or African American , 0.15% (7) Native American , 0.84% (39) Asian , 0.02% (1) Pacific Islander , 4.52% (211) from other races , and 1.29% (60) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.02% (421) of the population. Of the 1,985 households, 22.5% had children under the age of 18; 43.3% were married couples living together; 8.9% had
6240-438: Was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. In January 2016, the borough council appointed Richard Read to fill the council seat expiring in December 2016 that became vacant when Edward Donovan was sworn in as mayor. Manasquan is located in the 4th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district
6320-567: Was established on June 2, 1886. The 1870s was an era of major tourism expansion, driven by developers who subdivided old farms for vacation home lots. Captain Arnold devised Arnold City between Central and what was to become Arnold Avenue. In 1877, the Point Pleasant Land Company bought the old Forman Farm, 250 acres (1.0 km ) on what is now Route 35 South, between Forman and Elizabeth Avenues and began selling lots. In 1878, it built
6400-460: Was on a decade-long hiatus until the late 1990s, the five day-long festivities in 2011 were expected to draw 30,000 attendees. Until 2010, Manasquan was home to the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), the largest registry of pedigreed cats in the world. As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 27.22 miles (43.81 km) of roadways, of which 24.56 miles (39.53 km) were maintained by
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