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The town is notable for filming the HBO series " The Sopranos ". GEOGRAPHY Kearny is located at 40°45'47" North, 74°8'14" West (40.763051, -74.137187). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 26.4 Km&2 (10.2 Mi&2 ). 23.7 km&2 (9.1 mi&2) of it is land and 2.7 km&2 (1.0 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 10.30% water. Kearny distinguishes itself from neighboring towns in its balanced use of space- a blend of residence, business, educational, and park. Main thoroughfares include the titular Kearny Avenue (the local segment of Ridge Road/Frank E. Rodgers Blvd.), Bergen Ave., Midland Ave., Schuyler Ave., and River Road. There are a number of small memorial parks running along River Road (adjacent to the Passaic River) collectively called River Band Park. The largest of which, located on the colloquial "Bunny Hill", is a gift from Kearny's veterans. During Kearny's Fourth of July celebrations (which include a fireworks display), Bunny Hill is the primary gathering spot for celebrants and observers. The largest park in Kearny is West Hudson Park which contains a variety of sports fields, recreational areas, and an artificial pond. The next largest recreational zone is the Kearny Playground at Gunnel Oval. The town is bordered by East Newark , Harrison , Belleville , North Arlington , Newark and Jersey City . DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 40,513 people, 13,539 households, and 9,802 families residing in the town. The Population Density was 1,711.4/km&2 (4,433.2/mi&2). There were 13,872 housing units at an average density of 586.0/km&2 (1,518.0/mi&2). The racial makeup of the town was 75.75% White , 3.97% African American , 0.37% Native American , 5.50% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 10.04% from Other Races , and 4.31% from two or more races. 27.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 13,539 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were Married Couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.28. In the town the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males. The median income for a household in the town was $47,757, and the median income for a family was $54,596. Males had a median income of $38,672 versus $30,620 for females. The Per Capita Income for the town was $20,886. 8.6% of the population and 6.1% of families were below the Poverty Line . 9.1% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government Governmental operation in the Town of Kearny is by a Mayor and Council form of government with the Mayor elected at-large by the voters to a two-year term and an eight-member Council elected by the voters, two from each of the four wards, on a staggered basis for two-year terms. The Mayor and Council operate on a legislative basis, with the Mayor having veto power. The day-to-day operations fall within the jurisdiction of the Town Administrator whose duties are specified by local ordinance, and who generally carries out the policies adopted by the Mayor and Council. The Mayor of Kearny is Alberto G. Santos, who has been Mayor of Kearny since January 1 , 2000 . Previously he served as councilman of Kearny’s Second Ward for one year. Members of the Town Council are:
Federal, state and county representation Kearny is split between the Ninth and Thirteenth Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 32nd Legislative District. EDUCATION The serves 1,660 students in grades 9 - 12. EXTERNAL LINKS
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