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Stone Harbor is a Borough located in Cape May County , New Jersey . It shares the barrier island, Seven Mile Island with its northern neighbor Avalon . Development began in the late 19th century as a beach resort along a railroad line which has since been replaced by a traffic island along the length of Second Avenue. Stone Harbor was incorporated in 1914 from Middle Township . It continues as a resort community with a summer population in excess of 20,000 enjoying well-patrolled beaches and a thriving commercial center. As of the United States 2000 Census , the borough had a year-round population of 1,128. Known as a wealthy and exclusive enclave, Stone Harbor sports a trendy, upscale central business district centered along 96th Street and 2nd Avenue. Stone Harbor attractions include the nearby Cape May County Park & Zoo , The Wetlands Institute , a 21-acre bird sanctuary, and the Stone Harbor Museum . The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary also maintain the Villa Maria by the Sea convent here. GEOGRAPHY Stone Harbor is located at 39°3'3" North, 74°45'39" West (39.050716, -74.760950). According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 5.2 Km&2 (2.0 Mi&2 ). 3.7 km&2 (1.4 mi&2) of it is land and 1.5 km&2 (0.6 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 28.64% water. Stone Harbor borders Avalon Borough , North Wildwood City , Middle Township , and the Atlantic Ocean . DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 1,128 people, 596 households, and 330 families residing in the borough. The Population Density was 306.7/km&2 (796.1/mi&2). There were 3,428 housing units at an average density of 932.1/km&2 (2,419.4/mi&2). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.76% White , 0.80% African American , 0.00% Native American , 0.00% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.18% from Other Races , and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 596 households out of which 11.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were Married Couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.50. In the borough the population was spread out with 12.3% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 14.4% from 25 to 44, 31.6% from 45 to 64, and 38.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $51,471, and the median income for a family was $67,250. Males had a median income of $52,500 versus $35,000 for females. The Per Capita Income for the borough was $46,427. 3.5% of the population and 1.5% of families were below the Poverty Line . 6.3% of those under the age of 18 and 2.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government The Mayor of Stone Harbor Borough is Suzanne M. Walters. Members of the Stone Harbor Borough Council are Council President Karl A. Giulian, Randall S. Bauer, Brian Levinson, Barry D. Mastrangelo, Julian Miraglia and Anne Wannen. Federal, state and county representation Stone Harbor is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st Legislative District. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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