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Belmar is a Borough located in Monmouth County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the borough had a total population of 6,045. The Borough of Belmar is governed under the Faulkner Act (Small Municipality) system of municipal government. GEOGRAPHY Belmar is located at 40°10'42" North, 74°1'21" West (40.178342, -74.022446). According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 4.4 Km&2 (1.7 Mi&2 ). 2.6 km&2 (1.0 mi&2) of it is land and 1.7 km&2 (0.7 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 39.65% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 6,045 people, 2,946 households, and 1,316 families residing in the borough. The Population Density was 2,288.2/km&2 (5,921.7/mi&2). There were 3,996 housing units at an average density of 1,512.6/km&2 (3,914.5/mi&2). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.53% White , 3.46% African American , 0.18% Native American , 1.03% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 1.99% from Other Races , and 1.82% from two or more races. 6.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,946 households out of which 17.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.0% were Married Couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.3% were non-families. 44.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.92. In the borough the population was spread out with 17.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $44,896, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $40,557 versus $34,323 for females. The Per Capita Income for the borough was $29,456. 8.6% of the population and 4.5% of families were below the Poverty Line . 11.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. RECREATION Belmar beach (as well as the towns to the south, such as Manasquan and Point Pleasant ) is among the most popular surf spots on the East Coast. Belmar frequently hosts surfing events and competitions. GOVERNMENT In July 1990, the voters of Belmar overwhelmingly passed a referendum changing Belmar's form of government from a 3-person, non-partisan Commission form of government under the Walsh Act to the Small Municipality Plan form of government under the Faulkner Act . This referendum followed nine months of research and hearings by a Charter Study Commission elected by the residents at a referendum that occurred in November 1989. Under the version of the Small Municipality Plan form applicable to Belmar, the Council consists of 4 members who are elected for staggered, 3-year terms at partisan elections each November, and the Mayor, who is directly elected by the voters for a 4-year term. The Mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the municipality, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Borough. The Mayor sits as a member of the Council, and chairs Council meetings. He is able to vote as a Councilmember, but has no veto over the Council's actions. Local government Federal, state and county representation Belmar is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District. EDUCATION Belmar Elementary School consists of a single school that provides a comprehensive educational program for the 620 students from Belmar and Lake Como , in preschool through eighth grade. The school was constructed in 1909 and has had additions built in 1929, 1949, 1969 and 1993. There are 65 certified staff members. This includes administrators, teachers, nurses and child study team personnel. Thirty non-certified staff members support them. The single school is two schools in one, a primary school for grades preschool through fifth and a middle school organization plan for grades six through eight. Students attending public high school are assigned to Manasquan High School , Asbury Park High School , Red Bank Regional High School , Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Allied Health and Sciences, Academy Charter School, High Tech High Schools, Communications High School and Monmouth County Vocational School . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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