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Long Branch is a City located in Monmouth County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the city had a total population of 31,340. GEOGRAPHY Long Branch is located at 40°17'53" North, 73°59'27" West (40.297932, -73.990971). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 16.0 Km&2 (6.2 Mi&2 ). 13.5 km&2 (5.2 mi&2) of it is land and 2.5 km&2 (1.0 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 15.67% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 31,340 people, 12,594 households, and 7,254 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 2,318.1/km&2 (6,008.6/mi&2). There were 13,983 housing units at an average density of 1,034.3/km&2 (2,680.9/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.03% White , 18.66% African American , 0.36% Native American , 1.64% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 7.08% from Other Races , and 4.19% from two or more races. 20.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 12,594 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were Married Couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.19. In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,651, and the median income for a family was $42,825. Males had a median income of $37,383 versus $27,026 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $20,532. 16.7% of the population and 13.9% of families were below the Poverty Line . 23.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. NEIGHBORHOODS There are several distinct neighborhoods and areas in the City of Long Branch, each with its own character, strengths and challenges. Among these are North End (once known as "Atlanticville"), Branchport, Beachfront North and South (including the tony "Pier Village," formerly the Long Branch Pier ), Downtown, Uptown, West End and Elberon. As the city's now famous redevelopment initiatives continue to grow in scope and renown, the lower Broadway area (a portion of the city's Downtown) will become an Arts District. In years past, Long Branch was a major destination for beachgoers, along with the more famous Asbury Park , and enjoyed an upscale connotation with tourists. Long Branch is home to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, named for the United States presidents who visited the fashionable resort town, including Ulysses S. Grant , Chester A. Arthur , Rutherford Hayes , Benjamin Harrison , William McKinley , Woodrow Wilson and James Garfield . Long Branch's previous fame as the Nation's First Seaside Resort was waning in the years following World War II . The definining moment marking the end of this era occurred on June 8 , 1987 when the largest fire in the history of the city destroyed the landmark amusement pier and adjoining Haunted Mansion, "Kid's World" Amusement Park and other businesses. Over the course of the twenty years since the fire, several municipal administrations have tackled the issues relative to the city's rebirth. Only recently has any of these efforts resulted in tangible evidence of a rebirth. GOVERNMENT Local government The City of Long Branch is governed under the Mayor-Council form of municipal government under the Faulkner Act . The Mayor of Long Branch is Adam Schneider. Members of the City Council are David G. Brown, Dr. Mary Jane Celli, Michael DeStefano, Anthony Giordano and John "Fazz" Zambrano. The Chief Administrative Officer of the city is Business Administrator and former Councilman Howard "Chubby" Woolley. The Assistant Director of Administration is Aide to the Mayor Michael Muscillo. Federal, state and county representation Long Branch is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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