Mays Landing, New Jersey
Mays Landing, New Jersey | |
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 Main Street in Mays Landing in 2006 | |
 Map of Mays Landing CDP in Atlantic County | |
 Census Bureau map of Mays Landing, New Jersey | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.885 sq mi (4.881 km2) |
| • Land | 1.660 sq mi (4.299 km2) |
| • Water | 0.225 sq mi (0.581 km2) 11.91% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,135 |
| • Density | 1,286.2/sq mi (496.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 08330 |
| Area code | 609 |
| FIPS code | 3444820Template:GR[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390140Template:GR[1] |
Mays Landing is a census-designated place located within Hamilton Township, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 2,135.[3] It is the county seat of Atlantic County.Template:GR The community was named for Captain George May, who sailed the Great Egg Harbor River in 1740, and purchased land in the area in 1756.[4]
Geography
Mays Landing is located at 39°27′10″N 74°43′26″W / 39.452862°N 74.723936°W (39.452862,-74.723936). According to the United States Census Bureau, Mays Landing had a total area of 1.885 square miles (4.881 km2), of which, 1.660 square miles (4.299 km2) of it is land and 0.225 square miles (0.581 km2) of it (11.91%) is water.Template:GR[1]
The community known as Mizpah is located 5 miles (8 km) west of Mays Landing on U.S. Route 40 but is sometimes considered part of it, with ZIP codes of 08330 and 08342. McKee City is an unincorporated area 4 miles (6 km) east of Mays Landing on US 40.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,090 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,321 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,135 | −8.0% | |
| Population sources: 2000[5] 2010[3] | |||
Census 2010
Census 2000
As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 2,321 people, 892 households, and 599 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 527.1/km2 (1,362.8/mi2). There were 952 housing units at an average density of 216.2/km2 (559.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.25% White, 5.00% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the population.[5]
There were 892 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12.[5]
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.[5]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,628, and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $41,432 versus $30,154 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,477. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.[5]
Education
Mays Landing is the home of Oakcrest High School, William Davies Middle School, the George L. Hess Educational complex, and the Shaner School.
The Atlantic County Institute of Technology, established in 1974 and located on a campus covering 58 acres (23 ha), provides vocational instruction to high school students and adults from across Atlantic County, and was one of eight schools in the state recognized in 2008 as a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.[6]
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional School is a Catholic elementary school in Mays Landing, operated under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Camden.[7]
Atlantic Cape Community College was the second community college to be established in New Jersey, and moved to its campus in Mays Landing in February 1968 where it now serves students from both Atlantic County and Cape May County.[8]
Transportation
New Jersey Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 315 route and to Atlantic City on the 553 route.[9]
Notable people
Notable current and former residents of Mays Landing include:
- Cory Bird (born 1978), safety who played for the Indianapolis Colts.[10]
- Ilsley Boone (1879–1968), established and ran the national headquarters of the American Sunbathing Association (ASA) at Sunshine Park (which operated from 1931 to 1983)[11] in Mays Landing
- Suzette Charles (born 1963), singer and entertainer, who became Miss America 1984[12]
- Darren Drozdov, former wrestler for WWE and NFL player for the Denver Broncos[13]
- William Moore (1810–1878), who served in the United States House of Representatives, where he represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district from 1867 to 1871[14]
- Sharon Kay Penman (born 1945), historical novelist.[15]
- Graciela Rivera (1921-2011), first Puerto Rican to sing a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.[16]
References
- ^ a b c d Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mays Landing Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Mays Landing CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ Mays Landing History. Accessed August 10, 2007. "1740 - Captain George May, an agent for the London Company, sailed up the Great Egg Harbor River and found an area rich in oak and pine which was perfect for shipbuilding. 1756 - Captain May bought land near Babcock Creek and later established a trading post and shipyard."
- ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Mays Landing CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ Mission / History, Atlantic County Institute of Technology. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ Atlantic County Schools, Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden. Accessed July 22, 2008.
- ^ History, Atlantic Cape Community College. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ Atlantic County Bus / Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 26, 2010. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ LeConey, Bill. "FOOTBALL / HOKIES' BIRD INJURED IN LOSS", The Press of Atlantic City, January 5, 2000. Accessed September 19, 2012. "Bird, a junior from Mays Landing, finished with three tackles, one for a loss."
- ^ "Hamilton to get $300,000 with sale of former nudist colony site". Press of Atlantic City.
- ^ Chira, Susan. "To First Black Miss America, Victory Is a Means to an End", The New York Times, September 19, 1983. Accessed December 4, 2007. "Her home is in Mays Landing, 15 miles (24 km) west of Atlantic City, the site of the contest."
- ^ "Wrestler 'The Droz' hurt in match", Associated Press Archive, October 6, 1999. Accessed June 22, 2007. "Professional wrestler Darren Drozdov was undergoing surgery today, after fracturing his neck during a match at Nassau Coliseum. Drozdov, aka 'The Droz,' was wrestling D'Lo Brown Tuesday night when the accident occurred. Drozdov, 30, of Mays Landing, N.J., was taken by ambulance to the Nassau County Medical Center in serious condition."
- ^ William Moore, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 24, 2007.
- ^ Simpson, David. "Mays Landing author feels equally at home in Europe of Middle Ages", The Press of Atlantic City, October 26, 2011. Accessed September 19, 2012. "When Sharon Kay Penman, of Mays Landing, speaks of completing a novel, she sounds like one of her characters: a medieval warrior."
- ^ Obituary. "GRACIELA RIVERA ZUMCHAK", The Press of Atlantic City, July 20, 2011. Accessed September 19, 2012. "ZUMCHAK, GRACIELA RIVERA 90 - of Mays Landing went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2011."
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