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. Inset: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey. | |
 Census Bureau map of Mays Landing, New Jersey | |
| Coordinates: 39°27′10″N 74°43′26″W / 39.452862°N 74.723936°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Named for | Captain George May |
| 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 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP code | 08330[4] |
| Area code | 609 |
| FIPS code | 3444820[1][5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390140[1][7] |
Mays Landing is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States.[8][9][10] At the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 2,135.[3][11] It is the county seat of Atlantic County.[12] 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.[13]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Mays Landing had a total area of 1.885 square miles (4.881 km2), including 1.660 square miles (4.299 km2) of land and 0.225 square miles (0.581 km2) of water (11.91%).[1][14]
The community is located 20 miles (32 km) west of Atlantic City.[15] 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.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mays Landing has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[16]
| Climate data for Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1958–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
75 (24) |
87 (31) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
99 (37) |
90 (32) |
81 (27) |
77 (25) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 62.6 (17.0) |
64.3 (17.9) |
73.3 (22.9) |
82.4 (28.0) |
88.6 (31.4) |
94.1 (34.5) |
96.6 (35.9) |
95.0 (35.0) |
89.5 (31.9) |
82.1 (27.8) |
72.8 (22.7) |
64.2 (17.9) |
98.0 (36.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.5 (5.3) |
44.3 (6.8) |
51.8 (11.0) |
61.7 (16.5) |
71.3 (21.8) |
80.6 (27.0) |
85.5 (29.7) |
83.7 (28.7) |
77.0 (25.0) |
66.6 (19.2) |
56.3 (13.5) |
46.0 (7.8) |
63.9 (17.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.5 (−4.2) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
32.7 (0.4) |
41.8 (5.4) |
51.0 (10.6) |
61.2 (16.2) |
66.9 (19.4) |
65.2 (18.4) |
57.4 (14.1) |
45.6 (7.6) |
37.2 (2.9) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
44.9 (7.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 4.4 (−15.3) |
9.1 (−12.7) |
15.1 (−9.4) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
34.5 (1.4) |
45.7 (7.6) |
53.6 (12.0) |
51.8 (11.0) |
41.7 (5.4) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
10.7 (−11.8) |
2.2 (−16.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−11 (−24) |
2 (−17) |
12 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
37 (3) |
42 (6) |
40 (4) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
10 (−12) |
−2 (−19) |
−11 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.22 (82) |
2.87 (73) |
4.21 (107) |
3.63 (92) |
3.35 (85) |
3.11 (79) |
3.72 (94) |
4.11 (104) |
3.15 (80) |
3.42 (87) |
3.27 (83) |
3.69 (94) |
41.75 (1,060) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.5 (11) |
6.7 (17) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
3.7 (9.4) |
16.5 (42) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.1 | 9.5 | 10.3 | 11.6 | 10.6 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 9.3 | 10.2 | 115.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 69.5 | 69.0 | 66.9 | 66.4 | 70.7 | 72.9 | 73.9 | 75.7 | 76.4 | 74.8 | 72.8 | 70.6 | 71.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 150.8 | 157.9 | 204.5 | 218.9 | 243.9 | 266.2 | 276.3 | 271.3 | 227.6 | 200.5 | 147.4 | 133.8 | 2,499.1 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 50 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 61 | 58 | 49 | 46 | 56 |
| Source: NOAA (relative humidity and sun 1961–1990)[17][18][19] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,090 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,321 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,135 | −8.0% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010[10] 2000[20] 2010[3] | |||
Census 2010
Census 2000
At the 2000 United States Census,[5] 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.[20]
There were 892 households 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.[20]
25.4% of the population were 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.[20]
The median household income was $52,628 and the median family income was $60,000. Males had a median income of $41,432 compared with $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.[20]
The Atlantic County Special Services School is a public school which services students with disabilities from the ages of 3 1/2 to 21.
Education
Mays Landing is served by Oakcrest High School, part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. Schools within the Hamilton Township Schools are 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.[21]
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional School is a Catholic elementary school serving students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade since 1961 and operated under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Camden.[22][23]
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.[24]
Transportation
NJ Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 315 route and to Atlantic City on the 553 route.[25]
Wineries
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Mays Landing include:
- Brandon Bell (born 1995), linebacker for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.[26]
- John Berchtold (born 1994), actor and cinematographer, known for Manhunt:Unabomber series on Discovery.[27]
- Cory Bird (born 1978), football safety who played for the Indianapolis Colts.[28]
- Ilsley Boone (1879–1968), established and ran the national headquarters of the American Sunbathing Association at Sunshine Park (which operated from 1931 to 1983)[29] in Mays Landing.
- Suzette Charles (born 1963), singer and entertainer, who became Miss America 1984[30]
- Carmen Cincotti (born 1992), competitive eater.[31]
- Darren Drozdov (born 1969), former wrestler for WWE and NFL player for the Denver Broncos[32]
- Mae Faggs (1932-2000), track-and-field athlete who was a gold medalist in the Women's 4 × 100 meters relay at 1952 Summer Olympics.[33]
- 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[34]
- Sharon Kay Penman (born 1945), historical novelist.[35]
- Graciela Rivera (1921-2011), first Puerto Rican to sing a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera.[36]
References
- ^ a b c d Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 20, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Mays Landing, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed June 16, 2013.
- ^ a b American FactFinder, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 16, 2013.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 16, 2013.
- ^ 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 16, 2013.
- ^ a b New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, p. III-3, August 2012. Accessed June 16, 2013.
- ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015.
- ^ New Jersey County Map, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed July 10, 2017.
- ^ 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."
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ Woods Landing, NJ. The Fiscal Times. Accessed November 27, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Mays Landing, New Jersey
- ^ Station Name: NJ ATLANTIC CITY INTL AP, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Accessed March 14, 2014.
- ^ NOAA Online Weather Data, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Accessed April 13, 2016.
- ^ WMO Climate Normals for ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 1961–1990, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Accessed March 11, 2014.
- ^ 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 Archived 2013-10-30 at the Wayback Machine, Atlantic County Institute of Technology. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ Brochure, Saint Vincent de Paul Regional School. Accessed September 10, 2013.
- ^ Catholic Schools Directory, Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden. Accessed October 20, 2016.
- ^ History, Atlantic Cape Community College. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ Atlantic County Bus / Rail Connections, NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 26, 2010. Accessed September 19, 2012.
- ^ James, Michael. "Oakcrest graduate Brandon Bell named captain at Penn State", The Press of Atlantic City, August 24, 2016. Accessed October 25, 2016. "Oakcrest High School graduate and Penn State University linebacker Brandon Bell was named defensive captain Tuesday for the Nittany Lions' upcoming season. Bell is a senior from Mays Landing who graduated from Oakcrest in 2013 and was a Press first-team All-Star."
- ^ Manhunt: Unabomber (TV Series 2017– ), retrieved 2017-08-12
- ^ 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."
- ^ Weinberg, David. "Mays Landing competitive eater devours his competition", The Press of Atlantic City, July10, 2017. Accessed July 18, 2017. "Mays Landing native Carmen Cincotti accomplished that gastric milestone last week at the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, New York, on Fourth of July."
- ^ "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."
- ^ Goldstein, Richard. "Mae Faggs Starr, Champion And Track Mentor, Dies at 67", The New York Times, February 11, 2000. Accessed January 26, 2016. "Aeriwentha Mae Faggs was born in Mays Landing, N.J., but grew up in New York City."
- ^ 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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