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Somers Point is a City located in Atlantic County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the city had a total population of 11,614. The City of Somers Point is in the eastern part of Atlantic County, southwest of Atlantic City . HISTORY Somers Point was once known as Somerset Plantation and its settlement started around 1693. Somers Point was incorporated as a Borough in 1886. GEOGRAPHY Somers Point is located at 39°19'9" North, 74°36'1" West (39.319165, -74.600300). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.4 Km&2 (5.2 Mi&2 ). 10.4 km&2 (4.0 mi&2) of it is land and 3.0 km&2 (1.1 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 22.05% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 11,614 people, 4,920 households, and 2,952 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 1,112.7/km&2 (2,883.1/mi&2). There were 5,402 housing units at an average density of 517.5/km&2 (1,341.0/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.66% White , 7.01% African American , 0.25% Native American , 3.17% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 2.25% from Other Races , and 1.64% from two or more races. 5.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,920 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were Married Couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $42,222, and the median income for a family was $51,868. Males had a median income of $39,650 versus $28,691 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $22,229. 7.0% of the population and 5.0% of families were below the Poverty Line . 8.3% of those under the age of 18 and 2.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government The Mayor is elected to a four-year term. The Mayor is generally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the municipality. As Chief Executive Officer, the Mayor is charged with putting into effect the municipal laws, known as ordinances. The Mayor is not a member of the governing body, but has the statutory authority to veto ordinances, and may vote in the event of a tie. The Mayor makes appointments to certain boards, including the Planning Board, Recreation Commission, and Environmental Commission. The City Council consists of seven members. There are three members from each of two wards, elected for staggered three-year terms, and one at large representative, elected four years. The Council elects one of its members as President to chair the Council meetings and perform the other duties of a presiding officer. The City Council is the governing body of the City. They enact ordinances. The Council is responsible for adopting the annual budget, and setting other policy for the municipality. The Mayor of Somers Point is Dan Reilly, whose term of office ends in December 2007. The members of the City Council are Council President Gregg Clayton (2006), Councilmember-at-Large Kirk Gerety (2008), Ward One Councilmembers Carmen Marotta (2007), Gregg Clayton (2006) and Dennis Tapp (2005); and Ward Two Councilmembers David Parker (2007), John Walsh (2006) and Harvey Smith (2005). Federal, state and county representation Somers Point is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st Legislative District. EDUCATION Students in grades K - 8 are served by the Somers Point Public Schools. Students in grades 9 - 12 attend the Mainland Regional High School , and which serves students from Linwood , Northfield and Somers Point . The high school is located in Linwood. SOMERS POINT IN POPULAR CULTURE The 1983 movie '' Eddie And The Cruisers '' was largely filmed in Somers Point, using the defunct Tony Mart's nightclub as a setting. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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