The Monmouth County Library is the county library system for Monmouth County, New Jersey . It is headquartered in Manalapan, New Jersey . The system was created in 1922.
76-480: The two largest locations are Headquarters (Manalapan) and Eastern Branch ( Shrewsbury ). There are additionally eleven full branch locations, in the municipalities of Allentown , Colts Neck , Hazlet , Holmdel , Howell , Marlboro , Ocean Township , Oceanport , and Wall Township . Residents of these municipalities have the easiest access to branches and their materials. In addition there are fourteen municipalities that have their own libraries but are members of
152-545: 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
228-410: A gross leasable area of 150,000 sq ft (14,000 m ). It has been anchored by Brooks Brothers , Anthropologie , J. Crew , Williams Sonoma and Banana Republic , along with other retailers and amenities. It acts as a town square for the borough, along with the nearby downtown of Red Bank . Shrewsbury is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which
304-459: A building or structure in New Jersey is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a library -related building or structure is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Shrewsbury, New Jersey Shrewsbury is a borough in eastern Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Located within the heart of the northern Shore region,
380-509: 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
456-554: A countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township ), Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township ) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township ). As of March 2011, there were a total of 2,844 registered voters in Shrewsbury, of which 650 (22.9%) were registered as Democrats , 863 (30.3%) were registered as Republicans and 1,330 (46.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There as one voter registered to another party. In
532-571: 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
608-443: A female householder with no husband present and 18.6% were non-families. Of all households, 16.5% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.24. 27.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
684-615: 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
760-460: A household in the borough was $ 86,911, and the median income for a family was $ 92,719. Males had a median income of $ 85,875 versus $ 37,554 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 38,218. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the poverty line , including no under 18 and 3.0% of those over 64. The Grove at Shrewsbury is an upscale lifestyle center located on Route 35 . The center opened in 1988 and has
836-550: 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
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#1732787834723912-407: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Shrewsbury is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of
988-417: A turnout of 44.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 65.3% of the vote (1,063 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 24.8% (404 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 8.3% (135 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (14 votes), among the 1,628 ballots cast by the borough's 2,885 registered voters, yielding a 56.4% turnout. The Shrewsbury Historic District
1064-498: 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
1140-703: Is a historic district located along Broad and Sycamore Streets. The village was an important transportation artery during colonial times. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1978, for its significance in architecture and religion. Three churches, the Allen House , and the Wardell House are among its 47 contributing buildings . The Shrewsbury Borough School District serves public school students ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at
1216-474: Is available on the 831 and 832 routes. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Shrewsbury include: Stafford Township, New Jersey Stafford Township 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
1292-763: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director. As of 2024 , Monmouth County's Commissioners are Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R , Neptune City , 2025), Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township , 2024), Erik Anderson (R, Shrewsbury , 2026), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township , 2025), and Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township , 2026). Constitutional officers elected on
1368-544: 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
1444-826: 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
1520-724: 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 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal ( D , Long Branch ) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township ) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch ). Monmouth County
1596-483: 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
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#17327878347231672-435: Is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on
1748-541: 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
1824-406: 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
1900-404: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 57.2% of the vote (1,205 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 41.6% (876 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (27 votes), among the 2,120 ballots cast by the borough's 2,935 registered voters (12 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 72.2%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 54.5% of
1976-631: 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
2052-611: The Little Silver station . Commuter service is provided on the North Jersey Coast Line , offering express and local service. Diesel service operates from Hoboken Terminal to Bay Head station . Electric service operates from Penn Station to Long Branch station , where the electrified portion of the line ends. Mid-line stations include Newark Penn Station , Newark Liberty International Airport Station , and Secaucus Junction . NJ Transit local bus service
2128-620: The Monmouth County Library System, meaning their libraries can borrow materials from the county system but not vice versa. Additionally there are another fourteen municipalities that have no libraries of their own but are members of the county system. Thus the county system comprises in some way 41 of the 53 municipalities in Monmouth County. A majority of Monmouth County towns pay county library taxes and their residents are entitled to free library cards in
2204-719: 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
2280-499: The oldest structures in the state, was built by early settlers to the region. Many of the early settlers of the region originated from Long Island , Rhode Island , and Massachusetts . What is now Shrewsbury Township was originally formed on October 31, 1693, and was created as a township by the Township Act of 1798 of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Shrewsbury Borough broke off from Shrewsbury Township, and
2356-426: 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 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
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2432-409: The 2,217 ballots cast by the township's 2,834 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 78.2. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 72.5% of the vote (955 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 26.4% (348 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (14 votes), among the 1,330 ballots cast by the borough's 3,000 registered voters (13 ballots were spoiled), for
2508-497: The 2022–23 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,195 students and 122.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Private school options include Christian Brothers Academy or Red Bank Catholic High School , the local Catholic schools , operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton . As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 21.50 miles (34.60 km) of roadways, of which 16.88 miles (27.17 km) were maintained by
2584-683: 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 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
2660-408: 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
2736-594: 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 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
2812-574: 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
2888-659: 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
2964-588: The Shrewsbury Borough School. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 465 students and 53.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.8:1. The school features three homerooms per grade, with special classes that include physical education, art, music, computers, and for language, Spanish. For ninth through twelfth grades , public school students attend Red Bank Regional High School , which serves students from
3040-401: 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
3116-484: The borough is a bedroom community of New York City . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 4,184, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 375 (+9.8%) from the 2010 census count of 3,809, which in turn reflected an increase of 219 (+6.1%) from the 3,590 counted in the 2000 census . Shrewsbury was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1926, from portions of Shrewsbury Township , based on
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3192-506: The borough was $ 47,698 (+/− $ 5,936). About none of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 3,590 people, 1,207 households, and 1,016 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,627.1 inhabitants per square mile (628.2/km ). There were 1,223 housing units at an average density of 554.3 per square mile (214.0/km ). The racial makeup of
3268-521: The borough was 96.60% White , 0.53% African American , 1.67% Asian , 0.36% from other races , and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population. There were 1,207 households, out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who
3344-439: The boroughs of Little Silver , Red Bank and Shrewsbury, along with students in the district's academy programs from other communities who are eligible to attend on a tuition basis. Students from other Monmouth County municipalities are eligible to attend the high school for its performing arts program, with admission on a competitive basis. The borough has two elected representatives on the nine-member board of education. As of
3420-644: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2024 , the mayor of Shrewsbury Borough is Republican Kimberly Eulner , who was appointed to serve a term of office ending December 31, 2026. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Brendan Gilmartin (R, 2026), James Daly (R, 2026), Deidre M. DerAsadourian (R, 2025), Donald J. Eddy (R, 2024), Daniel Levy (R, 2024) and Jason Sena (R, 2025). In January 2024, Kimberly Eulner
3496-694: The county library system. The remaining twelve municipalities have their own libraries that are not part of the county system. Instances of such libraries include the Freehold Public Library and the Belmar Public Library . Residents of nonmember towns can purchase library cards in the Monmouth County Library system. 40°17′39″N 74°18′16″W / 40.294044°N 74.304421°W / 40.294044; -74.304421 This article about
3572-490: 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
3648-584: 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
3724-486: 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
3800-539: The municipality, 2.75 miles (4.43 km) by Monmouth County and 1.87 miles (3.01 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 35 is the main north–south road in Shrewsbury, while CR 520 is oriented east–west along the northern border. The Garden State Parkway is accessible in neighboring Tinton Falls or via CR 520 in Middletown . NJ Transit offers train service at
3876-557: The north to the Navesink River , south to include all of present-day Ocean County , east to the Atlantic Ocean and west to the present-day border of Monmouth County. It retained its size and scope until 1750, when various different municipalities began to break off from it. The first of those being Stafford Township , which was formed in 1750 and taking away much of modern-day Ocean County. The Parker Homestead , one of
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#17327878347233952-432: 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
4028-410: 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
4104-419: 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
4180-568: The results of a referendum held on May 11, 1926. The borough's name comes from Shrewsbury , England. Shrewsbury was part of the Navesink Patent or Monmouth Tract granted soon after the creation of East Jersey in 1665. The tract included Shrewsbury, along with the other historic towns of Freehold in western Monmouth County and Middletown in northern Monmouth County. When it was formed in 1693, Shrewsbury covered an area of almost 1,000 square miles (2,600 km ), extending to
4256-463: The seat expiring in December 2017 that had been held by William E. Dodge until his resignation earlier that month. Shrewsbury Borough is located in the 4th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith ( R , Manchester Township ). New Jersey
4332-415: The seat expiring in December 2023 that had been held by Kimberly Eulner until she stepped down from office in December 2021 to take office in the New Jersey General Assembly . Woehnker will serve on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve the remainder of the term of office. In February 2016, the borough council selected Erik Anderson to fill
4408-629: 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
4484-494: 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 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
4560-496: 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
4636-792: 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
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#17327878347234712-483: 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
4788-436: 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 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
4864-400: 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
4940-467: 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
5016-578: 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
5092-434: The vote (1,248 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 42.8% (980 votes) and other candidates with 1.3% (30 votes), among the 2,291 ballots cast by the borough's 2,944 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.8%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 58.9% of the vote (1,305 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 40.2% (891 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (18 votes), among
5168-523: 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
5244-423: 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
5320-501: Was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 87.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 84.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 111,648 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 15,595) and the median family income was $ 124,091 (+/− $ 10,340). Males had a median income of $ 111,645 (+/− $ 13,085) versus $ 54,313 (+/− $ 9,453) for females. The per capita income for
5396-455: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.27. In the borough the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males. The median income for
5472-405: Was 95.62% (3,642) White , 0.66% (25) Black or African American , 0.11% (4) Native American , 2.13% (81) Asian , 0.03% (1) Pacific Islander , 0.58% (22) from other races , and 0.89% (34) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.49% (95) of the population. Of the 1,261 households, 40.7% had children under the age of 18; 71.5% were married couples living together; 8.2% had
5548-501: Was a part of Shrewsbury Township, which had originally encompassed most of Monmouth and Ocean counties, including several of the other municipalities nearby, until finally shrinking down to under one square mile. The 2010 United States census counted 3,809 people, 1,261 households, and 1,026 families in the borough. The population density was 1,757.2 per square mile (678.5/km ). There were 1,310 housing units at an average density of 604.4 per square mile (233.4/km ). The racial makeup
5624-667: 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 ,
5700-464: Was officially established on May 11, 1926. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 2.19 square miles (5.67 km ), including 2.16 square miles (5.60 km ) of land and 0.03 square miles (0.07 km ) of water (1.32%). The borough borders the Monmouth County municipalities of Eatontown , Little Silver , Oceanport , Red Bank , Shrewsbury Township and Tinton Falls . Shrewsbury Borough prior to 1926
5776-582: Was sworn in as mayor for the team ending December 2026 that became vacant after mayor Erik Anderson stepped down to take office on the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners . Eulner will serve on an interim basis until the November 2024 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve the balance of the two years remaining on Anderson's term of office. The borough council appointed Jaclyn Woehnker in February 2022 to fill
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