West Belmar, New Jersey
West Belmar is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Wall Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.[7][8][9] At the 2010 census, the CDP's population was 2,493.[3]
West Belmar, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
 Looking north along Route 71 approaching Seventeenth Avenue | |
 Map of West Belmar highlighted within Monmouth County. Right: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey. | |
| Coordinates: 40.170665°N 74.037579°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Wall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.470 sq mi (1.216 km2) |
| • Land | 0.470 sq mi (1.216 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,493 |
| • Density | 5,308.6/sq mi (2,049.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP code | 07719[4] |
| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 3478350[1][5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390466[1][6] |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.470 square miles (1.216 km2), all of which was land.[1][10]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,498 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,606 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,493 | −4.3% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010[7] 2000[11] 2010[3] | |||
Census 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 2,493 people, 984 households, and 646 families in the CDP. The population density was 5,308.6 per square mile (2,049.7/km2). There were 1,092 housing units at an average density of 2,325.3 per square mile (897.8/km2). The racial makeup was 91.01% (2,269) White, 0.60% (15) Black or African American, 0.60% (15) Native American, 1.56% (39) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 5.09% (127) from other races, and 1.12% (28) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.71% (267) of the population.[3]
Of the 984 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18; 46.2% were married couples living together; 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.3% were non-families. Of all households, 27.0% were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.[3]
21.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.0 males.[3]
Census 2000
At the 2000 census[5] there were 2,606 people, 1,000 households, and 673 families living in the CDP. The population density was 2,096.2/km2 (5,450.2/mi2). There were 1,096 housing units at an average density of 881.6/km2 (2,292.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.47% White, 0.92% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.[11]
Of the 1,000 households 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.7% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.21.[11]
The age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.[11]
The median household income was $56,367 and the median family income was $60,144. Males had a median income of $46,458 versus $32,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,276. About 4.5% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.[11]
References
- Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Belmar Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed August 9, 2012.
- DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for West Belmar CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 9, 2012.
- Look Up a ZIP Code for West Belmar, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed December 17, 2011.
- U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed December 16, 2012.
- GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Monmouth County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at Archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 16, 2012.
- Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015.
- US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for West Belmar CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at Archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 9, 2012.
