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Ocean Grove is a Census-designated Place and Unincorporated area located within Neptune Township , in Monmouth County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the CDP had a total population of 4,316. Ocean Grove is located on the Jersey Shore south of Asbury Park . FROM 1869 TO THE PRESENT Founded in 1869 as a Methodist summer retreat, Ocean Grove is home to the longest-lasting active , Norman Vincent Peale , Tony Campolo , and James A. Forbes, to name a few. Traditional hymns and anthems are sung, led by a 200-voice choir and the Hope-Jones organ (see below). The annual Choir Festival, held one Sunday in July for over 50 years, brings thousands of church choir singers from all over the state to join in singing "to the glory of God." Similarly, there are Daily Bible studies in the nearby Bishop Janes Tabernacle and a growing youth ministry. Another reflection of these camp meeting roots are the 114 tents which surround the Great Auditorium. These seasonal residences, occupied from May to September, have adjacent cabins provided with electricity and plumbing and are much in demand - so much so that those seeking to lease one for a summer may have to wait 10 years. As a result of these unique origins and the many Victorian homes which scatter the streets, the town has been in the National Register Of Historic Places since 1977. THE GREAT AUDITORIUM Besides the town's many Victorian homes, this formidable wooden structure, constructed in 1894, is Ocean Grove's most prominent building, as it covers an area larger than a football field, faces Ocean Pathway (once listed as one of the ten most beautiful streets in America) and serves as the centerpiece of the summer programs. In addition to the religious services held here, the Auditorium is the place to be if you want to hear live music from June to September. There is an acclaimed classical series of chamber music on Thursday evenings in July and early August. The Auditorium also houses a magnificent pipe organ, one of the 25 largest in the world. Installed by the innovative organ builder Robert Hope-Jones in 1908, the instrument's components were rebuilt in 1934 and again in 1969. The organ has been enlarged to include over 9,000 pipes (165 ranks) under the direction of Resident Organist Gordon Turk, who (along with guest concert organists) plays recitals Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons during the months of July and August. Saturday nights are for popular entertainment, including recent appearances by Ronan Tynan , Linda Eder , and Christian rock stars like Michael W. Smith . See oceangrove.org for more information about all of the above. In the more distant past, Teddy Roosevelt was the first of several presidents to speak in the Auditorium. Tenor Enrico Caruso , singers Tony Bennett , Mel Torme , and Ray Charles , and organist Virgil Fox , who gave his last solo concert in the building, are among the legendary performing artists who have appeared there as well. Those looking for other things to do will find a one-block business district packed with many shops and cafes - not to mention the beach. GEOGRAPHY Ocean Grove is located at 40°12'43" North, 74°0'33" West (40.211982, -74.009169). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 1.0 Km&2 (0.4 Mi&2 ). 0.9 km&2 (0.4 mi&2) of it is land and 0.1 km&2 (0.04 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 10.00% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of 2002 , there were 4,316 people, 2,431 households, and 1285 families residing in the CDP. The Population Density was 4,564.6/km&2 (11,956.5/mi&2). There were 3,156 housing units at an average density of 3,384.8/km&2 (8,866.3/mi&2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.14% White , 3.95% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.96% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.92% from Other Races , and 0.92% from two or more races. 3.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,331 households out of which 10.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.6% were Married Couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 66.3% were non-families. 56.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.67 and the average family size was 2.59. In the CDP the population was spread out with 9.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,935, and the median income for a family was $58,583. Males had a median income of $38,389 versus $31,886 for females. The Per Capita Income for the CDP was $26,232. 13.3% of the population and 5.1% of families were below the Poverty Line . 12.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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