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81-468: Long Beach Township is a Walsh Act Township situated on the Jersey Shore , in southeastern Ocean County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 3,153, an increase of 102 (+3.3%) from the 2010 census count of 3,051, which in turn reflected a decline of 278 (−8.4%) from the 3,329 counted in the 2000 census . Most of the township

162-622: A K–8 school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton , is in the area. From 1997, until 2019 it operated as All Saints Regional Catholic School and was collectively managed by five churches, with one being St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brant Beach. In 2019, St. Mary Church in Barnegat took entire control of the school, which remained on the same Manahawkin campus, and changed its name. The other churches no longer operate

243-643: A sending/receiving relationship . Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Southern Regional Middle School with 902 students in grades 7–8 and Southern Regional High School with 1,975 students in grades 9–12. Both schools are in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township. At the time of its founding in 1957, the Southern Regional School District had

324-530: A student–teacher ratio of 7.0:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Ethel Jacobsen School in Surf City with 111 students in pre-kindergarten to second grade and Long Beach Island Grade School in Ship Bottom with 125 students in grades 3–6. The district's board of education is comprised of nine members who are directly elected from

405-484: A community center. The church supports traditional Franciscan Catholic beliefs and is led by pastor Francis DiSpigno, OFM. The St. Francis Community Center, founded in 1972, provides many programs to the public, including athletics, senior and educational services, and volunteering opportunities. Long Beach Township has been governed under the Walsh Act form of New Jersey municipal government, since 1936. The township

486-509: A concurrent basis in partisan elections. The mayor can vote on all issues. The seven-member governing body is empowered to enact local ordinances, levy municipal taxes and conduct the community's affairs. In a November 2010 referendum, voters approved a change to shift from nonpartisan elections held in May to partisan elections held as part of the November general election, with costs savings from

567-571: A countywide basis are: Clerk Scott M. Colabella (R, 2025, Barnegat Light), Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy (R, 2025; Toms River) and Surrogate Jeffrey Moran (R, 2028, Beachwood ). As of March 2011, there were a total of 18,029 registered voters in Stafford Township, of which 3,451 (19.1%) were registered as Democrats , 4,944 (27.4%) were registered as Republicans and 9,630 (53.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 4 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among

648-503: A countywide basis are: Clerk Scott M. Colabella (R, 2025, Barnegat Light), Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy (R, 2025; Toms River) and Surrogate Jeffrey Moran (R, 2028, Beachwood ). As of March 2011, there were a total of 2,955 registered voters in Long Beach Township, of which 544 (18.4%) were registered as Democrats , 1,215 (41.1%) were registered as Republicans and 1,195 (40.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There

729-464: A dominant vegetation type of Northern Cordgrass ( 73 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie ( 20 ). Walsh Act The Walsh Act was modeled on the commission system that was set up in Galveston, Texas in the wake of the devastating Hurricane of 1900 . As part of its reconstruction efforts, the city reorganized itself to a government system in which each elected official had

810-544: A formula that uses the taxable property value in each municipality to apportion costs, which means that municipalities with relatively high property values and small numbers of students pay a higher share of total district costs. Some residents of Long Beach Island communities are seeking to amend the formula to take advantage of a 1993 law that allows districts to use both property value and enrollment to allocate property taxes, though that would require passage of referendums in each municipality. St. Mary Academy near Manahawkin ,

891-555: A glimpse of life in Stafford Township during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 54.71 square miles (141.69 km ), including 46.11 square miles (119.44 km ) of land and 8.59 square miles (22.26 km ) of water (15.71%). Stafford Township straddles the breadth of southern Ocean County from its eastern border at the Jersey Shore to

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972-435: A result of the storm surge, flooding and high winds, dozens of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. After the waters receded, streets were left covered with up to four feet of sand in some spots. Governor Chris Christie issued a mandatory evacuation order on October 28, and it remained in place until a full 13 days after the storm. The township established a Sandy Relief Fund to assist residents in their recovery from

1053-507: A roughly equal number of students from Long Beach Island and Stafford Township. By 2016, the overwhelming majority of students were from Stafford Township, accounting for nearly 90% of enrollment. These demographic changes have led to significant discrepancies in the cost per pupil sent to the district from each community, with Harvey Cedars and Long Beach Township paying more than $ 200,000 per pupil, while Stafford Township's costs are $ 3,600 for each student. These widely different costs result from

1134-550: A seat in the New Jersey General Assembly in January 2024, councilmember Robert Henken was appointed to fill his seat as mayor; in turn, Owen LaRocca was appointed to fill Henken's vacant council seat. In November 2022, Steven Esposito was elected to fill a vacant council seat. Thomas Bresnahanhad been appointed the previous August to fill the seat after Anthony Guariglia had resigned. Stafford Township

1215-464: A specific area of responsibility, combining executive and legislative responsibilities. The Walsh Act was enacted in 1911, and specified that commissioners would be elected at large in nonpartisan elections, and would serve four-year, concurrent terms of office. The Walsh Act was the first charter law in New Jersey to include options for ballot initiatives, referendums and recall. The popularity of

1296-498: A vibrant tradition featuring a hometown parade, pie-eating contests, inflatable rides, the Miss Stafford, Jr. Miss Stafford, Little Miss Stafford, and Little Town Crier pageants, and concludes with a fireworks display. In July 2021, the township buried a 50-year time capsule , which will be opened in 2070. Stafford Township officials included various items, and residents submitted memorabilia from 2020 to give future residents

1377-400: Is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 4.3 °F (−15.4 °C). The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total is 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm) and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Long Beach Township would have

1458-432: Is a township situated on the Jersey Shore in southern Ocean County , within the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 28,617, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,082 (+7.8%) from the 26,535 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn reflected an increase of 4,003 (+17.8%) from the 22,532 counted in the 2000 census . Stafford Township

1539-823: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected on an at-large basis in partisan elections and serving staggered three-year terms of office, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization held in the beginning of January, the board chooses a director and a deputy director from among its members. As of 2024, Ocean County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year and residence) are: John P. Kelly (R, 2025, Eagleswood Township ), Virginia E. Haines ( R , 2025, Toms River ), Director Barbara Jo Crea (R, 2024, Little Egg Harbor Township ) Deputy Director Gary Quinn (R, 2024, Lacey Township ) and Frank Sadeghi (R, 2026, Toms River). Constitutional officers elected on

1620-544: Is in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 9th 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

1701-466: Is located on Long Beach Island , a barrier island along the Atlantic Ocean whose summer population swells to as much as 130,000, including part-time residents and tourists. In October 2012, Long Beach Township was severely affected by Hurricane Sandy , with township mayor Joe Mancini estimating that potential costs to repair the damage estimated as high as $ 1 billion across Long Beach Island. As

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1782-663: Is located on a hill in Manahawkin on the outskirts of the Southern Regional School District. MATES is part of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School and serves students from all of Ocean County. St. Mary Academy, a K–8 school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton , is in Stafford Township, near Manahawkin CDP. It is managed by St. Mary Church of Barnegat . From 1997, until 2019 it operated as All Saints Regional Catholic School and

1863-484: Is one of 30 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use the commission form of government . The governing body is comprised of three commissioners, who are elected to serve concurrent four-year terms on a non-partisan basis, in elections held as part of the November general election. The Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance in February 2011 shifting the nonpartisan elections from May to November, beginning as of

1944-565: Is provided on the OC9 LBI North / South route. The LBI Shuttle operates along Long Beach Boulevard, providing free service every 5 to 20 minutes from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It serves the Long Beach Island municipalities/communities of Barnegat Light, Loveladies , Harvey Cedars , North Beach, Surf City , Ship Bottom , Long Beach Township, Beach Haven and Holgate . Surf Line Bus services sections of Long Beach Township in

2025-671: 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 , the 9th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Carmen Amato ( R , Lacey Township ) and in the General Assembly by Greg Myhre (R, Stafford Township ) and Brian E. Rumpf (R, Little Egg Harbor Township ). Ocean County

2106-483: Is the Garden State Parkway , which enters the Stafford Township from Eagleswood Township in the south and exits northward into Barnegat Township . The Parkway intersects with Route 72 at Interchange 63 for Route 72 to Camden / Chatsworth / Manahawkin / Long Beach Island . In addition, U.S. Route 9 passes north–south through the center of the township and Route 72 passes from the northwest to

2187-677: Is the gateway to the resort communities on Long Beach Island , with Route 72 providing the sole road access to the island, ending in Ship Bottom as it crosses Barnegat Bay via the Manahawkin Bay Bridge (formally known as the Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge). The Garden State Parkway and U.S. Route 9 pass through the township and provide access to Route 72. Stafford Township was formed by royal charter on March 3, 1750, from portions of Shrewsbury Township , while

2268-541: The 2000 United States census there were 22,532 people, 8,535 households, and 6,435 families residing in the township. The population density was 484.3 inhabitants per square mile (187.0/km ). There were 11,522 housing units at an average density of 247.6 per square mile (95.6/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 96.79% White , 0.74% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.96% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.51% from other races , and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of

2349-513: The 2000 United States census there were 3,329 people, 1,664 households, and 1,038 families residing in the township. The population density was 627.3 inhabitants per square mile (242.2/km). There were 9,023 housing units at an average density of 1,700.1 per square mile (656.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.53% White , 0.24% African American , 0.03% Native American , 0.36% Asian , 0.33% from other races , and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of

2430-406: The 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 60.4% of the vote (7,396 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 38.6% (4,722 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (90 votes), among the 12,239 ballots cast by the township's 16,776 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 73.0. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 74.4% of

2511-401: The 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 63.1% of the vote (1,499 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 35.6% (847 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (20 votes), among the 2,377 ballots cast by the township's 3,128 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 76.0. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 81.4% of

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2592-571: The 2024-2025 session , the 9th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Carmen Amato ( R , Lacey Township ) and in the General Assembly by Greg Myhre (R, Stafford Township ) and Brian E. Rumpf (R, Little Egg Harbor Township ). Ocean County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected on an at-large basis in partisan elections and serving staggered three-year terms of office, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of

2673-422: The General Assembly representing the 9th Legislative District after Van Pelt had resigned after being arrested on corruption charges. Long Beach Township is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 9th 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

2754-719: The Southern Regional School District , which serves the five municipalities in the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District — Barnegat Light , Harvey Cedars , Long Beach Township , Ship Bottom and Surf City —along with students from Beach Haven and Stafford Township, together with students from Ocean Township who attend as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Ocean Township School District . Schools in

2835-495: The 1,833 ballots cast by the township's 3,041 registered voters, yielding a 60.3% turnout. For pre-kindergarten through sixth grade , public school students attend the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District , which serves students from Barnegat Light , Harvey Cedars , Long Beach Township, Ship Bottom and Surf City . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 215 students and 30.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for

2916-416: The 1,844 ballots cast by the township's 3,027 registered voters (30 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 60.9%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 61.3% of the vote (1,441 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 36.8% (865 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (26 votes), among the 2,351 ballots cast by the township's 3,132 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.1%. In

2997-408: The 8,859 ballots cast by the township's 18,174 registered voters, yielding a 48.7% turnout. The Stafford Township School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,198 students and 190.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Schools in

3078-529: The November 2012 election. As of 2024, the members of the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners are Mayor Joseph H. Mancini (Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety), Alexander L. Meehan (Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property; elected to serve an unexpired term) and Joseph P. Lattanzi (Commissioner of Revenue and Finance), all serving terms of office that end December 31, 2024. In May 2023, Alexander Meehan

3159-574: The November general election. At an annual reorganization held in the beginning of January, the board chooses a director and a deputy director from among its members. As of 2024 , Ocean County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year and residence) are: John P. Kelly (R, 2025, Eagleswood Township ), Virginia E. Haines ( R , 2025, Toms River ), Director Barbara Jo Crea (R, 2024, Little Egg Harbor Township ) Deputy Director Gary Quinn (R, 2024, Lacey Township ) and Frank Sadeghi (R, 2026, Toms River). Constitutional officers elected on

3240-659: The Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Small Municipality form of New Jersey municipal government. The township is one of 18 (of the 564) municipalities statewide that use this form of government, which is only available to municipalities with fewer than 12,000 residents at the time of adoption. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the six-member Township Council. The Mayor and Council members are elected to three-year terms on

3321-521: The Walsh Act form of government declined from a peak of about 60 in the early years after it was created to a total of approximately 30 statewide in 2018, of which six in North Jersey and the remainder are largely in Jersey Shore communities. These communities have five commissioners: These communities have three commissioners: Stafford Township, New Jersey Stafford Township

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3402-587: The area was still part of Monmouth County . It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by the Township Act of 1798 of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, and became part of the newly formed Ocean County on February 15, 1850. Portions of the township were taken to form Union Township (March 10, 1846, now Barnegat Township ), Eagleswood Township (March 17, 1874), Long Beach City Borough (September 19, 1894, now Surf City ) and Long Beach Township (March 23, 1899). The township

3483-410: The average family size was 2.50. In the township the population was spread out, with 11.7% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 36.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males. The median income for a household in the township

3564-401: The average family size was 3.01. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males. The median income for a household in

3645-629: The constituent municipalities on a staggered basis, with three members elected each year. Of the nine seats, four are elected from Long Beach Township. Students in public school for seventh through twelfth grades attend the Southern Regional School District , which serves the five municipalities in the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District, along with students from Beach Haven and Stafford Township , as well as students from Ocean Township (including its Waretown section) who attend as part of

3726-490: The county's western border with Burlington County, New Jersey . Beach Haven West (2010 Census population of 3,896 ) and Manahawkin (2,303 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places contained within Stafford Township, while Ocean Acres (16,142 ) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area split between Barnegat Township and Stafford Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or entirely within

3807-520: The district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Oxycocus School with 178 students in pre-kindergarten, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center with 274 students in kindergarten, Ocean Acres Elementary School with 527 students in grades 1–2, McKinley Avenue Elementary School with 570 students in grades 3–4 and Stafford Intermediate School with 651 students in grades 5–6. For seventh through twelfth grades , public school students are served by

3888-428: The district (with 2018–2019 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Southern Regional Middle School with 934 students in grades 7–8 and Southern Regional High School with 1,952 students in grades 9–12. Both schools are in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township. Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is a comprehensive and challenging career high school that

3969-782: The establishment of Stafford Square, the township's first major shopping center. The Manahawkin Airport closed in the early 1990s to make way for commercial developments, including a Walmart and Pathmark . However, part of the runway was left intact until the 2000s, when the St. Mary's of the Pines Catholic Church and All Saints Regional Catholic School were built on the land. Stafford Township celebrates its history and community spirit through an annual Founders Day event held each June. Originating in 1964 as part of New Jersey’s 300th anniversary celebrations, Founders Day has grown into

4050-480: The hurricane. Long Beach Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1899, from portions of Eagleswood Township , Little Egg Harbor Township , Ocean Township , Stafford Township and Union Township (now known as Barnegat Township ). Portions of the township were taken to form Barnegat City (March 29, 1904, now Barnegat Light ) and Ship Bottom-Beach Arlington (March 3, 1925, now Ship Bottom ). The name derives from

4131-541: The length of the island along Barnegat Bay. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 21.99 square miles (56.95 km), including 5.45 square miles (14.11 km) of land and 16.54 square miles (42.84 km) of water (75.22%). North Beach Haven (with a 2010 Census population of 2,235) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Long Beach Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within

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4212-662: The named places, is located north of Beach Haven and south of Ship Bottom. The Holgate section is south of Beach Haven; most of it is a wildlife preserve. Loveladies and High Bar Harbor form the northernmost, between Harvey Cedars and Barnegat Light. The township borders the Ocean County municipalities of Barnegat Light , Barnegat Township , Beach Haven , Eagleswood Township , Harvey Cedars , Little Egg Harbor Township , Ocean Township , Ship Bottom , Stafford Township and Surf City . The 2010 United States census counted 3,051 people, 1,539 households, and 943 families in

4293-431: The population were under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 12.7% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 40.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 97.3 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

4374-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

4455-410: The population. There were 8,535 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and

4536-419: The population. Of the 10,096 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18; 58.9% were married couples living together; 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.2% were non-families. Of all households, 23.9% were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10. 22.8% of

4617-414: The population. Of the 1,539 households, 9.6% had children under the age of 18; 53.9% were married couples living together; 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 38.7% were non-families. Of all households, 34.8% were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.48. 9.9% of

4698-408: The population. There were 1,664 households, out of which 12.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and

4779-717: The public and the environment on the 12 miles (19 km) of beaches in the township. It offers different programs, like the Lifeguard in Training (LIT) Program and the Beach Badge Checking Program, and holds annual competitions and events for lifeguards. The six communities that the patrol serves from north to south are Loveladies, North Beach, Brant Beach, Beach Haven Crest, Spray Beach, and Holgate. The Saint Francis of Assisi Parish operates largely in Long Beach Township and comprised of four churches and

4860-435: The school but still may send students there. As of May 2010, the township had a total of 66.33 miles (106.75 km) of roadways, of which 54.41 miles (87.56 km) were maintained by the municipality and 11.92 miles (19.18 km) by Ocean County. No Interstate, U.S. or state highways serve Long Beach Township. The main road serving the township is County Route 607 (Long Beach Boulevard). Ocean Ride local service

4941-629: The shift cited as the primary justification for the move. As of 2024 , the mayor of Stafford Township is Republican Robert E. Henken, who was appointed to serve an unexpired term of office ending December 31, 2024. Members of the Stafford Township Council are Council President Lisa D. Mower, Steven Esposito, Paul Krier, Owen LaRocca (appointed to serve an unexpired term), Amy Otte and Thomas N. Steadman; all are Republicans and all are serving terms which end concurrently in 2024. After Greg Myhre stepped down from office to take

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5022-403: The summer months in Long Beach Township, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values at or above 95.0 °F (35.0 °C). During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values below 0.0 °F (−17.8 °C). The plant hardiness zone at Long Beach Township Beach

5103-828: The summer months, with buses from New York City to LBI on Friday night, returning to New York City on Sunday night. Transportazumah provides daily bus service to and from New York during the summer season. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Long Beach Township has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) with hot, moderately humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During

5184-568: The township had a total of 183.27 miles (294.94 km) of roadways, of which 143.29 miles (230.60 km) were maintained by the municipality, 20.06 miles (32.28 km) by Ocean County and 14.96 miles (24.08 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 4.96 miles (7.98 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Stafford is served by a few major roads. The most prominent of these

5265-731: The township include Bayside, Beach View, Bonnet Island, Cedar Bonnet, Cedar Grove, Cedar Run, Manahawkin Landing, Mayetta , South Beach View, and Sunshine City. Warren Grove is an unincorporated rural area located within the township as well as portions of Barnegat Township and Little Egg Harbor Township in the heart of the Pine Barrens . The township borders the Ocean County municipalities of Barnegat Township , Eagleswood Township , Harvey Cedars , Little Egg Harbor Township , Long Beach Township , Ship Bottom , and Surf City . The 2020 United States census counted 28,617 people in

5346-579: The township include the Long Beach Island communities of Bay Vista, Beach Haven Crest, Beach Haven Gardens, Beach Haven Heights, Beach Haven Inlet, Beach Haven Park, Beach Haven Terrace, Brant Beach, Brighton Beach, Haven Beach, High Bar Harbor , Holgate, Loveladies , North Beach, North Beach Haven, Peahala Park, South Beach Haven, Spray Beach, and the Dunes. The township is divided into four noncontiguous land areas. The most populous, with most of

5427-483: The township was $ 52,269, and the median income for a family was $ 59,072. Males had a median income of $ 44,706 versus $ 30,687 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 25,397. About 2.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. Stafford Township is governed within the Faulkner Act , formally known as

5508-400: The township's 18,963 registered voters (108 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 65.8%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 57.3% of the vote (7,508 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 40.8% (5,351 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (150 votes), among the 13,113 ballots cast by the township's 18,430 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.2%. In

5589-467: The township's 2010 Census population, 67.9% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 88.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 57.9% of the vote (7,159 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 41.0% (5,075 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (138 votes), among the 12,480 ballots cast by

5670-578: The township. The 2010 United States census counted 26,535 people, 10,096 households, and 7,249 families in the township. The population density was 578.8 per square mile (223.5/km ). There were 13,604 housing units at an average density of 296.7 per square mile (114.6/km ). The racial makeup was 94.51% (25,077) White , 1.05% (278) Black or African American , 0.16% (42) Native American , 1.48% (394) Asian , 0.03% (8) Pacific Islander , 1.68% (445) from other races , and 1.10% (291) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.31% (1,410) of

5751-465: The township. The population density was 560.5 inhabitants per square mile (216.4/km). There were 9,216 housing units at an average density of 1,693.0 per square mile (653.7/km). The racial makeup was 96.98% (2,959) White , 0.26% (8) Black or African American , 0.03% (1) Native American , 0.49% (15) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 1.57% (48) from other races , and 0.66% (20) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.13% (126) of

5832-551: The two-lane Bay Avenue. While growing quickly, development was still sparse. Route 72 was still mostly wooded, aside from several car dealerships, gas stations, a drive-in movie theater, and the Manahawkin Executive Airport. The pace of development increased during the 1980s with new residential projects, including the expansion of Beach Haven West and Ocean Acres, transforming the area from seasonal vacation homes to year-round residences. This period also saw

5913-513: The vote (1,267 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 17.7% (275 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (15 votes), among the 1,570 ballots cast by the township's 2,960 registered voters (13 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 53.0%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 63.7% of the vote (1,167 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 27.9% (512 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.6% (121 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (14 votes), among

5994-523: The vote (5,602 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 24.3% (1,829 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (101 votes), among the 7,676 ballots cast by the township's 18,813 registered voters (144 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 40.8%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 64.9% of the vote (5,746 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 28.3% (2,511 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 4.9% (431 votes) and other candidates with 1.2% (102 votes), among

6075-418: Was $ 48,697, and the median income for a family was $ 59,833. Males had a median income of $ 41,681 versus $ 31,528 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 33,404. About 3.8% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. The Long Beach Township Beach Patrol (LBTBP) was formed in 1936 to serve and protect

6156-423: Was $ 68,250 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,646) and the median family income was $ 80,059 (+/− $ 4,290). Males had a median income of $ 60,398 (+/− $ 4,092) versus $ 43,138 (+/− $ 7,270) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 31,690 (+/− $ 1,364). About 2.9% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. As of

6237-426: Was $ 77,396 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 15,929) and the median family income was $ 95,417 (+/− $ 12,507). Males had a median income of $ 69,922 (+/− $ 25,066) versus $ 59,688 (+/− $ 18,587) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 63,020 (+/− $ 9,706). About 2.3% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. As of

6318-470: Was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that became vacant following the death of Ralph Bayard. Meehan served on an interim basis until the November 2023 general election, when he was voted in to serve the remainder of the term of office. On August 12, 2009, Commissioner DiAnne Gove was selected by Republican county committee members to fill the remainder of the term of Daniel Van Pelt in

6399-667: Was collectively managed by five churches. In 2019 St. Mary took entire control of the school, which remained on the same Manahawkin campus, and changed its name. The other churches no longer operate the school but still may send students there. The Asbury Park Press and The Press of Atlantic City provide daily news coverage of the township, as does WOBM-FM radio. The township provides material and commentary to The Southern Ocean Times , which also serves Barnegat Township , Lacey Township , Long Beach Island , Ocean Township ( Waretown ) and Tuckerton as one of seven weekly papers from Micromedia Publications . As of May 2010 ,

6480-417: Was named after Staffordshire , England. Historically, Stafford Township was a rural area, with the notable exception of the downtown hub of Manahawkin. Significant growth began in the 1950s with the development of resort communities like Beach Haven West and Ocean Acres . These developments coincided with the completion of the Garden State Parkway and the expansion of Route 72 , which formerly ran along

6561-424: Was one voter registered to another party. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 96.9% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 107.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 64.3% of the vote (1,166 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 34.8% (632 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (16 votes), among

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