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Map of Manalapan Township in Monmouth County

Manalapan Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 33,423. The name "Manalapan" comes from the Lenape Native American language for "Land of Good Bread".[1]

Manalapan Township was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1848, from portions of Freehold Township. Englishtown was formed as a borough from portions of Manalapan on January 4, 1888, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.[2]

Yorketown (2000 Census population of 6,712) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Manalapan Township.

The Battle of Monmouth was fought in Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which is in Freehold Township and Manalapan.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 80.0 km² (30.9 mi²). 79.8 km² (30.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.16%) is water.

The community is just 15 miles from the Jersey Shore and 45 miles southwest of New York City. Route 33 and US 9 run through town, providing access to the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. Manalapan is also located near Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township. The latitude of Manalapan is 40.257N and longitude is 74.396W. Elevation is 82 feet.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19301,464—
19401,90029.8%
19503,13765.1%
19603,99027.2%
197014,049252.1%
198018,91434.6%
199026,71641.2%
200033,42325.1%
2005 (est.)36,839[3]
Population 1930 - 1990.[4]

As of the census² of 2000, there were 33,423 people, 10,781 households, and 9,002 families residing in the township. The population density was 418.7/km² (1,084.6/mi²). There were 11,066 housing units at an average density of 138.6/km² (359.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 91.81% White, 1.99% African American, 0.03% Native American, 4.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.54% of the population. Manalapan has large Italian and Jewish communities.

There were 10,781 households out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the township the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $83,575, and the median income for a family was $94,112. Males had a median income of $72,198 versus $39,921 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,142. About 3.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Manalapan operates under the township form of municipal government. The Township form of government is the oldest form of municipal government in New Jersey, having been first established by the Township Act of 1798, which created New Jersey’s original 104 townships. Today, the township form of government is “government by committee,” with the legislative and executive responsibilities of the municipality vested in the township committee as a whole.

The only elected officials under the township form are the members of the township committee. Township committee members must be residents of the township, and their terms of office begin on January 1 following their election at the November general elections. In the township form, a plurality (the largest number of votes, but not necessarily a majority) is sufficient to elect a township committee member. The township committee consists of five members elected at large, and the members serve a term of three years. No more than two members are up for election in any one year, and every third year only one member will be up for election.[5]

Members of the Manalapan Township Committee are Mayor Andrew Lucas (3-year term as Committee Member ends December 31, 2007, as does his one-year term as Mayor), Deputy Mayor Michelle Roth, (3-year term as Committee Member ends December 31, 2008, one-year term as Deputy Mayor ends December 31, 2007), Susan Cohen (Serving the unexpired term of Joseph Locricchio until 2007), Anthony Gennaro (2008) and Rick Klauber (2009).[6]

Federal, state and county representation

Manalapan Township is split between the Sixth and Twelfth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 12th Legislative District.[7]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone (D, Long Branch).[8][9] For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, Ewing Township).[10][11] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrat Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[12]. One seat is currently vacant after Senator Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs) resigned on August 20, 2024.[13][14][15]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 12th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Owen Henry (R, Old Bridge Township) and in the General Assembly by Robert D. Clifton (R, Matawan) and Alex Sauickie (R, Jackson Township).[16] Template:NJ Governor

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Education

Students in grades K - 8 attend the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, which also serves children from Englishtown. Over 90% of the district's students are from Manalapan. The district consists of seven schools: Three serving Grades K - 3 — Clark Mills, Milford Brook (796 students) and Taylor Mills — three serving Grades 4 - 6 — Lafayette Mills, Pine Brook and Wemrock Brook — and Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School serving Grades 7 and 8.

Manalapan is the home of the AT (Academically Talented) program for grades 2-6. If a student places high enough on standardized tests, he/she is placed into a specialized class with other high scorers. There are typically two AT classes per grade, with one for second grade, and students receive work one grade higher than the grade they are usually in for all subjects except specialized activities, such as P.E. or Spanish. They are assigned more projects than normal students and expected to have higher thinking levels. Their classrooms are usually isolated from the others and they usually have their own lunch period.

Students in grades 9-12 attend either Manalapan High School or Freehold Township High School (depending on home address), as part of the Freehold Regional High School District. The Freehold Regional High School District also serves students from Colts Neck Township, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell Township and Marlboro.

Manalapan High School is home to the Science/Engineering Specialized Learning Center, a prestigious program for students who are gifted in mathematics and science. Prospective students are tested in eighth grade, and throughout all four years of high school, S/E students partake in a rigorous curriculum which includes Advanced Placement Program (AP) and honors courses.

Miscellaneous

References

  1. ^ If You're Thinking of Living in: Manalapan, The New York Times, November 10, 1991.
  2. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 181.
  3. ^ Census data for Manalapan township, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  4. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, accessed March 1, 2007.
  5. ^ Form of Government, Manalapan Township. Accessed February 15, 2006.
  6. ^ Manalapan Township Committee, Manalapan Township. Accessed March 25, 2007.
  7. ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 60. Accessed August 30, 2006.
  8. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  9. ^ Biography, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Frank Pallone, Jr., was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, where he grew up and still resides."
  10. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  11. ^ Biography, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Watson Coleman and her husband William reside in Ewing Township and are blessed to have three sons; William, Troy, and Jared and three grandchildren; William, Kamryn and Ashanee."
  12. ^ 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."
  13. ^ 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.."
  14. ^ Fox, Lauren; Foran, Clare (July 23, 2024). "Bob Menendez will resign his US Senate seat effective August 20". CNN. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  15. ^ 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"
  16. ^ Legislative Roster for District 12, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  17. ^ Benjamin, David. ‘Money’ ranks Manalapan, Marlboro among top towns. News Transcript, December 24, 2003.
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