80-697: Cape May County Technical High School , located in Middle Township , which provides vocational and technical education to students in ninth through twelfth grades from Cape May County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , operating as part of the Cape May County Technical School District . The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 2000. It has
160-416: A Cape May Court House postal address but is not located in the census-designated place . As of the 2022–23 school year, the school had an enrollment of 553 students and 65.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.5:1. There were 129 students (23.3% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 37 (6.7% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch. Schooldigger.com ranked
240-567: A nonpartisan basis to serve concurrent four-year terms of office, with the vote taking place as part of the November general election. At a reorganization conducted after each election, the commission selects one of its members to serve as mayor and gives each commissioner an assigned department to oversee and manage. As part of the May 2009 election, voters approved a ballot question that shifted elections from May to November. The first election under
320-893: A 36.6% turnout. The Wildwood Public School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 938 students and 92.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.2:1. Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Glenwood Elementary School with 470 students in grades Pre-K–5, Wildwood Middle School with 186 students in grades 6–8, and Wildwood High School with 245 students in grades 9–12. For ninth through twelfth grades , students from North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest attend Wildwood High School as part of sending/receiving relationships . Public school students from West Wildwood ,
400-789: A 50.7% turnout. The Middle Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 2,608 students and 208.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.5:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Middle Township Elementary School #1 with 670 students in grades Pre-K–2, Middle Township Elementary School #2 with 563 students in grades 3–5, Middle Township Middle School with 533 students in grades 6–8 and Middle Township High School with 767 students in grades 9–12. Students from Avalon , Dennis Township , Stone Harbor and Woodbine attend
480-557: A bar, restaurant) for every 3,000 residents, and one distribution license (i.e., for a liquor store) for every 7,500 residents. Because of a state law allowing a municipality to grandfather in liquor licenses that existed before 1948, Wildwood has a permanent population of 5,300, but has 61 active liquor licenses. Wildwood is a resort city that is very popular with vacationers and tourists mostly from New Jersey , Delaware , Maryland , Pennsylvania , New York , and even nearby parts of Canada (particularly Ontario and Quebec ) during
560-513: A case in which it was alleged that they improperly declared that they worked full-time for the city so that they could collect health insurance from the city under the State Health Benefit Plan worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Wildwood Housing Authority oversees public housing in the city of Wildwood, providing affordable housing to low and moderate income families, senior citizens, and disabled people. The agency
640-614: A common building. In April 2020, the Diocese of Camden announced that both of its Wildwood schools would permanently close at the end of the 2020-21 school year. However, both schools avoided closure after agreeing to merge to create Wildwood Catholic Academy. Additionally As of 2020 Bishop McHugh Regional School in Dennis Township takes students from Wildwood. The city had a total of 32.38 miles (52.11 km) of roadways, of which 29.93 miles (48.17 km) were maintained by
720-444: A female householder with no husband present and 32.0% were non-families. Of all households, 26.2% were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00. 20.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
800-476: A female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.08. In the township, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
880-533: A household in the city was $ 23,981, and the median income for a family was $ 28,288. Males had a median income of $ 30,787 versus $ 23,320 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,682. About 20.2% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 39.7% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the city—together with areas in North Wildwood , West Wildwood and Wildwood Crest —are part of
SECTION 10
#1732801271578960-531: A joint Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. The four municipalities in The Wildwoods were selected in 2002 as one of a group of three zones added to participate in the program as part of a joint zone with. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of
1040-571: A non-operating school district, attend the district's schools for grades 9–12 as part of a sending/receiving relationship . Students are also eligible to attend Cape May County Technical High School in the Cape May Court House area, which serves students from the entire county in its comprehensive and vocational programs, which are offered without charge to students who are county residents. Special needs students may be referred to Cape May County Special Services School District in
1120-687: A professional basketball team that played in the United States Basketball League in 1985 and 1986. Their home court was the Wildwood Convention Hall. Wildwood is governed by a three-member commission under the Walsh Act Commission form of municipal government . The city is one of 30 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of three commissioners, who are elected at-large on
1200-644: A resort in the last decade of the 19th century. A building boom began in the 1950s, due partially to the construction and completion of the Garden State Parkway in 1955. " Rock Around the Clock ", often credited as the first rock and roll record , was first performed on Memorial Day weekend in 1954 at the HofBrau Hotel in Wildwood by Bill Haley & His Comets . The song's status as one of
1280-769: A staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year; At an annual reorganization held each January, the commissioners select one member to serve as director and another to serve as vice-director. As of 2024 , Cape May County's Commissioners are Director Leonard C. Desiderio ( R , Sea Isle City , 2024), Robert Barr (R, Ocean City ; 2025), Will Morey (R, Wildwood Crest ; 2026), Melanie Collette (R. Middle Township ; 2026), and Vice-Director Andrew Bulakowski (R, Lower Township ; 2025). The county's constitutional officers are Clerk Rita Marie Rothberg (R, 2025, Ocean City), Sheriff Robert Nolan (R, 2026, Lower Township) and Surrogate E. Marie Hayes (R, 2028, Ocean City). As of March 2011, there were
1360-767: A staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year; At an annual reorganization held each January, the commissioners select one member to serve as director and another to serve as vice-director. As of 2024 , Cape May County's Commissioners are Director Leonard C. Desiderio ( R , Sea Isle City , 2024), Robert Barr (R, Ocean City ; 2025), Will Morey (R, Wildwood Crest ; 2026), Melanie Collette (R. Middle Township ; 2026), and Vice-Director Andrew Bulakowski (R, Lower Township ; 2025). The county's constitutional officers are Clerk Rita Marie Rothberg (R, 2025, Ocean City), Sheriff Robert Nolan (R, 2026, Lower Township) and Surrogate E. Marie Hayes (R, 2028, Ocean City). As of March 2011, there were
1440-551: A total of 12,114 registered voters in Middle Township, of which 3,041 (25.1%) were registered as Democrats , 3,823 (31.6%) were registered as Republicans and 5,244 (43.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 6 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 49.6% of the vote (4,328 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 49.3% (4,299 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (93 votes), among
1520-525: A total of 2,791 registered voters in Wildwood City, of which 611 (21.9%) were registered as Democrats , 732 (26.2%) were registered as Republicans and 1,448 (51.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were no voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 61.3% of the vote (991 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 38.2% (617 votes), and other candidates with 0.6% (9 votes), among
1600-640: Is Steven Vitiello. His core administration team includes the assistant principal and athletic director. Middle Township, New Jersey Middle Township is a township in Cape May County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The township, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area , and is part of the Philadelphia - Wilmington - Camden , PA -NJ- DE - MD combined statistical area , also known as
1680-480: Is a city in Cape May County in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The city, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area , and is part of the Philadelphia - Wilmington - Camden , PA -NJ- DE - MD combined statistical area , also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census , the city's year-round population
SECTION 20
#17328012715781760-636: Is a private Christian K–12 school in Middle Township, Cape Christian Academy . It is in the CMCH CDP and has a CMCH postal address. Richard Degener of the Press of Atlantic City described it as being in Burleigh . The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden operates Bishop McHugh Regional School, a Catholic K–8 school , in Ocean View , Dennis Township , which has a Cape May Courthouse postal address. It
1840-674: Is governed by a seven-member board of commissioners, with six appointed by the Mayor and one appointed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs . The housing authority owns two housing developments with a total of 170 units between them. Sandman Tower offers 100 one-bedroom apartments while Commissioners Court offers 70 apartments. Since the City of Wildwood has been incorporated on January 1, 1912, there have been three recall elections all of which were successful. The first
1920-731: Is home to over 200 motels, built during the Doo-Wop era of the 1950s and 1960s, in an area recognized by the state of New Jersey, known as the Wildwoods Shore Resort Historic District. The term "doo-wop" was coined by Cape May 's Mid-Atlantic Center For The Arts in the early 1990s to describe the unique, space-age architectural style, which is also referred to as the Googie or populuxe style. The motels are unique in appearance, with Vegas -like neon signs and fantastic architecture . New construction in
2000-554: Is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
2080-405: Is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session ,
2160-760: Is supported by four parishes in Cape May County including the Cape May Courthouse Church. The sole Catholic high school program in Cape May County is in Wildwood Catholic Academy (K–12) in North Wildwood , which also operates under the Camden Diocese. Cape May County Library has its Cape May Court House branch. As of May 2010 , the township had a total of 178.86 miles (287.85 km) of roadways, of which 96.20 miles (154.82 km) were maintained by
2240-617: Is the county seat of Cape May County. Middle Township was formed as a precinct on April 2, 1723, and was incorporated by Township Act of 1798 of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798 as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships. Portions of the township have been taken to form Anglesea Borough (on June 13, 1885; now North Wildwood ), Avalon (April 18, 1892), Wildwood (May 1, 1895), Stone Harbor (April 3, 1914) and West Wildwood (April 21, 1920). The township's name came from its location when Cape May
2320-754: The 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in September 2002, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in December 2023. The joint UEZ is overseen by the Enterprise Zone Development Corporation of the Wildwoods Board, which includes representatives from all four municipalities. Wildwood has an unusually large number of liquor licenses for its population. State law normally provides for one consumption license (i.e., for
2400-547: The 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Mike Testa ( R , Vineland ) and in the General Assembly by Antwan McClellan (R, Ocean City ) and Erik K. Simonsen (R, Lower Township ). Cape May County is governed by a five-person Board of County Commissioners whose members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to three-year terms of office on
2480-529: The 2000 census , there were 5,436 people, 2,333 households, and 1,273 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,212.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,626.5/km ). There were 6,488 housing units at an average density of 5,027.9 per square mile (1,941.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 70.55% White , 16.65% African American , 0.39% Native American , 0.48% Asian , 0.15% Pacific Islander , 8.85% from other races , and 2.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.62% of
Cape May County Technical High School - Misplaced Pages Continue
2560-446: The 2024-2025 session , the 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Mike Testa ( R , Vineland ) and in the General Assembly by Antwan McClellan (R, Ocean City ) and Erik K. Simonsen (R, Lower Township ). Cape May County is governed by a five-person Board of County Commissioners whose members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to three-year terms of office on
2640-638: The 313 , 315 and 316 (seasonal only) routes, between Cape May and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 319 , between Rio Grande and Wildwood on the 510 (seasonal only), and between Cape May and Atlantic City on the 552 route. The Great American Trolley Company operates trolley service from North Wildwood and Wildwood to shopping centers in Rio Grande on Mondays through Fridays in
2720-402: The Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 20,380, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 1,469 (+7.8%) from the 2010 census count of 18,911, which in turn had reflected an increase of 2,506 (+15.3%) from the 16,405 counted at the 2000 census . The township's Cape May Court House section
2800-464: The National Trust for Historic Preservation 's annual Eleven Most Endangered List, described as "irreplaceable icons of popular culture." In June, thousands of recently graduated high school seniors come to Wildwood for Senior Week . During Senior Week, the graduates stay in hotels and rent beach houses in Wildwood where they party and participate in underage drinking. Wildwood was ranked
2880-461: The poverty line , including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over. Middle Township is governed under the Township form of government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The governing body is comprised of a three-member Township Committee, whose members are elected directly by
2960-448: The 1,635 ballots cast by the city's 2,979 registered voters (18 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 54.9%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 54.4% of the vote (964 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain , who received 44.2% (783 votes), with 1,772 ballots cast among the city's 2,583 registered voters, for a turnout of 68.6%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 52.6% of
3040-457: The 1970s. Known for its parade featuring fire company apparatus from across the state, it moved from Atlantic City due in part to rising crime and the disallowing of the parade on city streets. Wildwood is also home to an annual co-ed beach Ultimate Frisbee tournament drawing teams from all over the country that attracted 430 teams and over 5,000 players to its 19th annual event in 2011. French Canadian tourists from Quebec visit Wildwood during
3120-429: The 5,911 ballots cast by the township's 12,651 registered voters (200 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.7%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 48.4% of the vote (3,024 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 41.5% (2,593 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 6.1% (381 votes), with 6,244 ballots cast among the township's 12,320 registered voters, yielding
3200-470: The 8,796 ballots cast by the township's 12,717 registered voters (76 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 69.2%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 49.5% of the vote (4,483 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama , who received 48.4% (4,389 votes), with 9,059 ballots cast among the township's 11,493 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.8%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 54.0% of
3280-411: The 976 ballots cast by the city's 2,828 registered voters (35 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 34.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 50.8% of the vote (540 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 41.7% (444 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 4.5% (48 votes), with 1,064 ballots cast among the city's 2,908 registered voters, yielding
Cape May County Technical High School - Misplaced Pages Continue
3360-479: The Cape May County municipalities of Avalon Borough , Dennis Township , Lower Township , North Wildwood City , Sea Isle City , Stone Harbor Borough , Wildwood City and West Wildwood Borough , along with the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay . Ike's Point is a small, swampy point that protrudes into the western side of Jenkins Sound. Ike's Point is one of five federally-recognized place names in
3440-658: The Cape May Court House area. There is one Catholic school on the island, Wildwood Catholic Academy (PreK–12) in North Wildwood , which operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden . There was previously a Catholic elementary school in Wildwood, St. Ann's School, which operated until 2010, when it merged into Cape Trinity Regional School (PreK–8) in North Wildwood. Upon its creation Cape Trinity Catholic Regional School operated separately from Wildwood Catholic High School but shared
3520-566: The Census Bureau as Whitesboro-Burleigh through the 2000 Census. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Del Haven, Dias Creek , Goshen , Goshen Landing, Green Creek , Holly Beach, Mayville, Norburys Landing, Nummytown, Pierces, Pierces Point, Reeds Beach, Shellbed Landing, Swain Point, Swainton , Wildwood Gardens and Wildwood Junction. The township borders
3600-927: The National Division of the Cape-Atlantic League , an athletic conference that operates under the aegis of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) and which is comprised of public and private high schools in Atlantic , Cape May, Cumberland , and Gloucester counties. With 476 students in grades 10-12, the school was classified by the NJSIAA for the 2019–20 school year as Group I for most athletic competition purposes, which included schools with an enrollment of 75 to 476 students in that grade range. The school's principal
3680-625: The United States with a possessive apostrophe . When the name was made official in 1944, the United States Board on Geographic Names allowed the apostrophe as the name "would be unrecognizable otherwise". The 2010 United States census counted 18,911 people, 7,256 households, and 4,934 families in the township. The population density was 268.9 per square mile (103.8/km ). There were 9,296 housing units at an average density of 132.2 per square mile (51.0/km ). The racial makeup
3760-447: The area feature a neon lit Wawa and a 1950s styled Acme Supermarket . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 1.65 square miles (4.28 km ), including 1.54 square miles (3.99 km ) of land and 0.11 square miles (0.29 km ) of water (6.79%). The city is located on a barrier island facing the Atlantic Ocean . On the same island is the city of North Wildwood , borough of Wildwood Crest , and
3840-674: The area has seen the demolition of several motels to make room for larger condominiums. The Wildwood Doo Wop Preservation League has taken action to help save and restore these historic buildings. The Caribbean Motel in Wildwood Crest, and the Chateau Bleu Motel in North Wildwood are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places . A 1950s Doo Wop museum includes property from demolished motels such as neon signs and furniture. Neo-Doo Wop buildings in
3920-687: The best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 "Top 10 Beaches Contest" sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwood is one of five municipalities in the state that offer free public access to oceanfront beaches monitored by lifeguards, joining Atlantic City , North Wildwood , Wildwood Crest and Upper Township 's Strathmere section. Wildwood is home to the New Jersey Firefighter's Convention, held annually every September since
4000-516: The boardwalk, sandwiched between a pizzeria and a gift shop. Visitors to the boardwalk are invited to attend any of its 77 consecutive evening services held during June, July and August. Beach racing , featuring motorcycles and hot rods, takes place every year. Over a four-day period each June, Wildwood hosts the National Marbles Tournament at Ringer Stadium, an event that dates back to 1922. The Wildwood Aces were
4080-420: The center of the island communities collectively known as The Wildwoods . The Wildwoods is used as a collective term to describe four communities on the island with the name Wildwood attached to them: North Wildwood , West Wildwood , Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest . Also part of The Wildwoods are Diamond Beach and a portion of Lower Township on the island. The city, and the surrounding communities that share
SECTION 50
#17328012715784160-469: The city. The population density was 4,082.0 per square mile (1,576.1/km ). There were 6,843 housing units at an average density of 5,245.7 per square mile (2,025.4/km ). The racial makeup was 68.04% (3,623) White , 11.15% (594) Black or African American , 0.73% (39) Native American , 0.79% (42) Asian , 0.13% (7) Pacific Islander , 16.24% (865) from other races , and 2.91% (155) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.21% (1,662) of
4240-463: The distance of the ocean from the boardwalk, the beach is home to many sporting events, concerts, and monster truck rallies in view of the boardwalk. Wildwood is the tenth most popular boardwalk in the United States . A stage is set off to the side of the boardwalk near Mariner's Landing Pier where several performances are held throughout the summer. In 2008–2009, a section of the boardwalk
4320-468: The district's high school as part of sending/receiving relationships . Students are also eligible to attend Cape May County Technical High School in Cape May Court House, which serves students from the entire county in its comprehensive and vocational programs, which are offered without charge to students who are county residents. Special needs students may be referred to Cape May County Special Services School District in Cape May Court House. There
4400-488: The first rock and roll hits has given rise to the city's claim as "the birthplace of rock and roll". Chubby Checker introduced his version of " The Twist " at the Rainbow Club in Wildwood. On occasion, American Bandstand broadcast from the Wildwood's Starlight Ballroom. Murals in the community honor Checker, Bill Haley; and Bobby Rydell . Rydell's major hit, " Wildwood Days " in 1963, is about Wildwood. Wildwood
4480-595: The municipality, 42.23 miles (67.96 km) by Cape May County, 29.06 miles (46.77 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 11.37 miles (18.30 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The Garden State Parkway runs for more than 11.3 miles (18.2 km) as the main highway serving Middle Township. U.S. Route 9 , Route 47 and Route 147 are other significant roadways within Middle Township. NJ Transit offers bus service between Cape May and Philadelphia on
4560-546: The name, derives its name from the wild flowers found in the area. Wildwood is part of the South Jersey region of the state. Wildwood was originally incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 1, 1895, from portions of Middle Township , based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. On January 1, 1912, Wildwood was incorporated as a city, replacing both Wildwood borough and Holly Beach City . The Wildwoods began developing as
4640-679: The new cycle was held in November 2013, with prospective savings of $ 25,000 each election cited as the primary justification for the change. As of 2024 , members of Wildwood's commission are: Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. ( Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property ), Deputy Mayor Steve Mikulski ( Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety ) Krista Fitzsimons ( Commissioner of Revenue and Finance ), all serving concurrent terms of office ending December 31, 2027. In June 2022, Mayor Peter Byron and Commissioner Steven Mikulski, together with former Mayor Ernest Troiano, were all charged with unlawful taking and tampering with public records in
4720-435: The population were under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 105.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 104.8 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4800-466: The population. Among Wildwood's Hispanic community in 2000, 69.7% were from Puerto Rico , while an additional 17.0% were from Mexico . There were 2,333 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.2% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.4% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who
4880-419: The population. Of the 2,251 households, 22.5% had children under the age of 18; 29.5% were married couples living together; 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 49.1% were non-families. Of all households, 40.7% were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.03. 20.5% of
SECTION 60
#17328012715784960-499: The school 126th out of 381 public high schools statewide in its 2011 rankings (a decrease of 39 positions from the 2010 ranking) which were based on the combined percentage of students classified as proficient or above proficient on the mathematics (81.6%) and language arts literacy (98.6%) components of the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA). The Cape May Technical High School Hawks compete in
5040-532: The summer months. Cape Regional Medical Center , located in Cape May Court House, is the only hospital in Cape May County. It was known as Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital until April 2007. In May 2021, The Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center opened to patients needing ambulatory surgery and endoscopy services. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Middle Township include: Wildwood, New Jersey Wildwood
5120-547: The summer months. The year-round population of Wildwood of over 5,300 grows to as many as 250,000 or more during the peak tourist season during the summer. Its most notable features are its beach and 1.8 miles (2.9 km) boardwalk , home to the Morey's Piers amusement complex and Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis waterparks owned by Morey's Piers. The boardwalk features a trolley called the " Tramcar ", which runs from end to end. In June 2006, its Doo-Wop -style motels were placed on
5200-628: The summer. There are motels in the Wildwoods named to attract tourists from Quebec, including Chateau Bleu , Fleur de Lis, Le Voyageur, Royal Canadian, and Quebec. Several hotels in Wildwood have signs in both English and French. The French Canadian tourists primarily vacation in Wildwood in July when Canada takes a two-week construction holiday. The Wildwood Boardwalk features several amusement parks, water parks, an aquarium, and shops, most notably three piers collectively known as Morey's Piers . Due to
5280-492: The township was $ 28,087 (+/− $ 1,866). About 4.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 16,405 people, 6,009 households, and 4,218 families residing in the township. The population density was 230.2 inhabitants per square mile (88.9/km ). There were 7,510 housing units at an average density of 105.4 per square mile (40.7/km ). The racial makeup of
5360-409: The township was 85.21% White , 10.86% African American , 0.23% Native American , 1.44% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.66% from other races , and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population. There were 6,009 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had
5440-550: The unincorporated community of Diamond Beach , a place in Lower Township . Collectively with the town of West Wildwood (located on a separate, adjacent island), these communities form " The Wildwoods " resort. Wildwood also borders Middle Township . Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Five Mile Beach. The 2010 United States census counted 5,325 people, 2,251 households, and 1,146 families in
5520-429: The vote (4,391 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry , who received around 44.1% (3,586 votes), with 8,133 ballots cast among the township's 10,977 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.1. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 67.5% of the vote (3,856 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 30.8% (1,757 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (98 votes), among
5600-422: The vote (949 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush , who received around 45.8% (825 votes), with 1,803 ballots cast among the city's 3,161 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 57.0. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 66.1% of the vote (622 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 32.6% (307 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (12 votes), among
5680-707: The voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one seat coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor. As of 2023 , the Township Committee consists of Mayor Timothy C. Donohue ( R , term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2023), Deputy Mayor Theron "Ike" Gandy (R, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023) and James Norris (R, 2025). Middle Township
5760-427: Was $ 32,783 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 9,471) and the median family income was $ 45,125 (+/− $ 24,251). Males had a median income of $ 24,416 (+/− $ 1,945) versus $ 26,043 (+/− $ 7,007) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 25,118 (+/− $ 3,877). About 16.2% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over. As of
5840-417: Was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 41,533, and the median income for a family was $ 49,030. Males had a median income of $ 37,531 versus $ 27,166 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 19,805. About 8.6% of families and 10.2% of the population were below
5920-495: Was 44.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 57,244 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 6,225) and the median family income was $ 66,451 (+/− $ 6,897). Males had a median income of $ 49,645 (+/− $ 5,272) versus $ 48,029 (+/− $ 5,201) for females. The per capita income for
6000-445: Was 5,157, a decrease of 168 (−3.2%) from the 2010 census count of 5,325, which in turn reflected a decline of 111 (−2.0%) from the 5,436 counted in the 2000 census . A popular Jersey Shore resort destination, the population can swell to 250,000 during the summer. Wildwood was the first city in New Jersey to have a female mayor, Doris W. Bradway, who was ousted in a 1938 recall election. The city of Wildwood proper constitutes
6080-454: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.06. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males. The median income for
6160-416: Was 83.11% (15,716) White , 10.41% (1,969) Black or African American , 0.18% (34) Native American , 1.79% (339) Asian , 0.05% (9) Pacific Islander , 1.97% (373) from other races , and 2.49% (471) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.09% (962) of the population. Of the 7,256 households, 24.7% had children under the age of 18; 50.4% were married couples living together; 12.5% had
6240-473: Was in 1938 when the State's first female Mayor Doris W. Bradway and Commissioner Frederick W. Murray were voted out of office. The second successful recall was in December 1984 when Mayor Earl B. Ostrander was recalled. The third successful recall was in December 2009 when Mayor Ernest Troiano Jr. and Commissioner William N. Davenport were recalled. Wildwood City is located in the 2nd Congressional District and
6320-421: Was rebuilt using ipe tropical hardwood, even though the town had made a commitment to use domestic black locust as a more environmentally friendly option. The black locust wood shipped by the supplier was deemed unacceptable and the commissioners decided to use ipe wood to ensure that the project could be completed in time for the upcoming season. Boardwalk Chapel is a summertime Christian Gospel outreach on
6400-660: Was split into three townships in 1723 at the same time that Lower Township and Upper Township were created. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 82.92 square miles (214.77 km ), including 70.24 square miles (181.92 km ) of land and 12.69 square miles (32.86 km ) of water (15.30%). Burleigh (with a 2010 Census population of 725 ), Cape May Court House (5,338 ), Rio Grande (2,670 ) and Whitesboro (2,205 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within Middle Township; Whitesboro and Burleigh had previously been combined for statistical purposes by
#577422