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Revision as of 17:21, 29 July 2006
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.
Geography
Point Pleasant is located at 40°4′47″N 74°4′14″W / 40.07972°N 74.07056°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.079642, -74.070419)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²). 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (15.14%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 19,306 people, 7,560 households, and 5,231 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,111.6/km² (5,461.6/mi²). There were 8,350 housing units at an average density of 913.3/km² (2,362.2/mi²). 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.
Government
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 2/3 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 2/3 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 who, this November will run for a second term.The members of the Borough Council are Brian W. McAlindin (Council President), Timothy Ferrie, Shawn McCarthy, Shaun O'Rourke, Roger Pyrtko and Lee Birdsall Sharpe.
Federal, state and county representation
Point Pleasant is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th Legislative District.
For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith (R, Manchester Township).[1][2] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[3] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[4][5]
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 the General Assembly by Paul Kanitra (R, Point Pleasant Beach) and Gregory P. McGuckin (R, Toms River).[6] Template:NJ Governor
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Trivia
- Actress Kirsten Dunst was born here in 1982.
- The first Jersey Mike's Sandwich Shop (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.
- Former Professional Wrestler Diamond Dallas Page (Page Joseph Falkinburg) was born here in 1956
- USA Soccer player Christie Pearce was born here[7].
References
- ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed August 5, 2022.
- ^ Fox, Joey. "Who is N.J.’s most bipartisan member of Congress, really?", New Jersey Globe, July 28, 2022. Accessed March 21, 2023. "As for Republicans, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) voted with Biden 37% of the time, "
- ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
- ^ Biography of Bob Menendez, United States Senate, January 26, 2015. "Menendez, who started his political career in Union City, moved in September from Paramus to one of Harrison's new apartment buildings near the town's PATH station.."
- ^ Home, sweet home: Bob Menendez back in Hudson County. nj.com. Accessed April 30, 2021. "Booker, Cory A. - (D - NJ) Class II; Menendez, Robert - (D - NJ) Class I"
- ^ Legislative Roster for District 10, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
- ^ Christie Pearce bio, accessed July 22, [206]]
