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Union Beach is a Borough located in Monmouth County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the borough had a total population of 6,649.


GEOGRAPHY

Union Beach is located at 40°26'38" North, 74°10'13" West (40.443792, -74.170237).

According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 5.0 Km&2 (1.9 Mi&2 ). 4.9 km&2 (1.9 mi&2) of it is land and 0.2 km&2 (0.1 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 3.11% water. Union Beach has recently undergone extensive beach front restoration which offers a fantastic view of the New York skyline.


DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the Census of 2000, there were 6,649 people, 2,143 households, and 1,722 families residing in the borough. The Population Density was 1,365.5/km&2 (3,545.1/mi&2). There were 2,229 housing units at an average density of 457.8/km&2 (1,188.5/mi&2). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.45% White , 0.87% African American , 0.20% Native American , 1.23% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 1.35% from Other Races , and 1.90% from two or more races. 8.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,143 households out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were Married Couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the borough the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $59,946, and the median income for a family was $65,179. Males had a median income of $45,688 versus $29,918 for females. The Per Capita Income for the borough was $20,973. 4.8% of the population and 4.2% of families were below the Poverty Line . 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


GOVERNMENT


Local government

The Mayor of is Richard W. Ellison. Members of the Borough Council are:
  • Paul J. Smith, Jr. (Public Works and Buildings & Grounds) Council President

  • Michael Harriott (Public Safety & Emergency Services)

  • Robert M. Howard, Jr. (Finance, Personnel, Administration)

  • Frank A. Wells (Public Affairs)

  • Richard Normile (Recreation)

  • Albin Wicki (School Board, Education)



Federal, state and county representation

Brielle is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 13th Legislative District.






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