Manahawkin, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates:39°41′36″N74°15′01″W / 39.693472°N 74.250229°W /39.693472; -74.250229 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Stafford |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.097 sq mi (0.25 km2) 4.98% |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,413 |
| • Density | 1,308.2/sq mi (505.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code | 08050[4] |
| Area code | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-42930[5][6][7] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390114[5][8] |
Manahawkin is anunincorporated community andcensus-designated place (CDP)[9] located withinStafford Township, inOcean County, in theU.S. state ofNew Jersey.[10][11][12] As of the2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 2,413, its highestdecennial count ever and an increase of 110 (+4.8%) from the 2,303 recorded at the2010 census,[13] which in turn had reflected an increase of 299 (+14.9%) from the 2,004 counted at the2000 census.[14]Manahawkin has been thought to be aLenape word meaning "land of good corn", although this has been disputed by recent scholars claiming that it translates to "fertile land sloping into the water."[15]
Manahawkin is the gateway to the resort communities onLong Beach Island, withRoute 72 providing the sole road access, ending inShip Bottom as it crossesManahawkin Bay via theManahawkin Bay Bridge (formally known as the Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge).
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 1.922 square miles (4.98 km2), including 1.827 square miles (4.73 km2) of it is land and 0.096 square miles (0.25 km2) of water (4.98%) is water.[5][16]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1970 | 1,278 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,469 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,594 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,004 | 25.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,303 | 14.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,413 | 4.8% | |
| Population sources: 1950[17] 1960[18] 1970[19][20] 1980[21] 1990[22] 2000[23] 2010[24] 2020[3] | |||
Manahawkin first appeared as an unincorporated community in the1970 U.S. census;[19] and then was listed as acensus designated place in the1980 U.S. census.[21]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[25] | Pop 2010[26] | Pop 2020[27] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,914 | 2,030 | 1,903 | 95.51% | 88.15% | 78.86% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1 | 10 | 25 | 0.05% | 0.43% | 1.04% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.10% | 0.04% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 29 | 58 | 33 | 1.45% | 2.52% | 1.37% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.12% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 20 | 13 | 62 | 1.00% | 0.56% | 2.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38 | 190 | 387 | 1.90% | 8.25% | 16.04% |
| Total | 2,004 | 2,303 | 2,413 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The2010 United States census counted 2,303 people, 931 households, and 586 families in the CDP. Thepopulation density was 1,260.7 people per square mile (486.8 people/km2). There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of 586.3 units per square mile (226.4 units/km2). The racial makeup was 91.58% (2,109)White, 0.43% (10)Black or African American, 0.43% (10)Native American, 2.52% (58)Asian, 0.00% (0)Pacific Islander, 4.17% (96) fromother races, and 0.87% (20) from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.25% (190) of the population.[13]
Of the 931 households, 25.5% had children under the age of 18; 46.6% were married couples living together; 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 37.1% were non-families. Of all households, 30.9% were made up of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.06.[13]
20.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 87.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.4 males.[13]
As of the2000 United States census[6] there were 2,004 people, 757 households, and 555 families living in the CDP. Thepopulation density was 425.1 people/km2 (1,101 people/mi2). There were 827 housing units at an average density of 175.4 units/km2 (454 units/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.86%White, 0.05%African American, 0.10%Native American, 1.45%Asian, 0.55% fromother races, and 1.00% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.90% of the population.[14]
There were 757 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% weremarried couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.[14]
In the CDP the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.[14]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $59,663, and the median income for a family was $62,702. Males had a median income of $53,396 versus $24,688 for females. Theper capita income for the CDP was $22,875. About 1.4% of families and 3.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.[14]
For grades K through 6, public school students attend the schools of theStafford Township School District. For grades 7 through 12, students attend the schools of theSouthern Regional School District.
Students also have the option of attending theMarine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science, a specialized high school operated by theOcean County Vocational Technical School that is located in Manahawkin and focuses on marine and environmental sciences.[28]
St. Mary Academy, aK-8 school of theRoman Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is in Stafford Township, near Manahawkin CDP.[29][30] It is managed by St. Mary Church ofBarnegat. From 1997,[31] until 2019 it operated as All Saints Regional Catholic School and 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.[32]
NJ Transit provides bus service toAtlantic City on the559 bus route.[33]
TheAsbury Park Press andThe Press of Atlantic City provide daily news coverage of the township, as doesWOBM-FM radio. The township provides material and commentary toThe Southern Ocean Times, which also servesBarnegat Township,Lacey Township,Long Beach Island,Ocean Township (Waretown) andTuckerton as one of seven weekly papers fromMicromedia Publications.[34]
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Manahawkin include:
Participating parishes include: [...]400 Doc Cramer Blvd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050- It has a Manahawkin address but is outside of the Manahawkin CDP
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