Navesink, New Jersey | |
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Navesink as seen from the Oceanic Bridge across theNavesink River inMonmouth County | |
Location of Navesink inMonmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County inNew Jersey highlighted in orange (right). | |
| Coordinates:40°24′04″N74°02′26″W / 40.401105°N 74.040464°W /40.401105; -74.040464 | |
| Country | |
| State | |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Middletown |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) 1.27% |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,004 |
| • Density | 2,277.3/sq mi (879.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code | |
| Area codes | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-49740[6][7][8] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389532[6][9] |
Navesink (/neɪvəsɪŋk/,NAY-və-sink) is anunincorporated community andcensus-designated place (CDP)[10] located on the northernmost stretch of theJersey Shore inMiddletown Township inMonmouth County, in theU.S. state ofNew Jersey.[11][12][13] As of the2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 2,004, reflecting a decrease of 16 (-0.8%) from the 2,020 residents enumerated at the2010 U.S. census.[14]

Navesink is in northeastern Monmouth County, in the eastern part of Middletown Township. It is bordered to the north by the borough ofAtlantic Highlands.New Jersey Route 36 runs close to the northern border of the community, leading east 2 miles (3 km) to the borough ofHighlands and west 10 miles (16 km) toKeyport.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, Navesink has a total area of 0.895 square miles (2.318 km2), including 0.884 square miles (2.290 km2) of land and 0.011 square miles (0.028 km2) of water (1.23%).[1] The community is drained to the south by Claypit Creek, a tributary of the tidalNavesink River. Many Mind Creek flows to the north out of Navesink toward Atlantic Highlands.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,085 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,962 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,020 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,004 | −0.8% | |
| Population sources: 1950[15] 1960[16] 1970[17] 1980[18] 1990[19] 2000[20] 2010[21] 2020[3] | |||
Navesink appeared as an unincorporated community in the1950 U.S. census.[15] It did not appear in subsequent censuses until it was listed as acensus designated place in the2000 U.S. census.[20]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[22] | Pop 2010[23] | Pop 2020[24] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 1,623 | 1,736 | 1,694 | 82.72% | 85.94% | 84.53% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 235 | 118 | 78 | 11.98% | 5.84% | 3.89% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 27 | 45 | 40 | 1.38% | 2.23% | 2.00% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.60% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 23 | 19 | 75 | 1.17% | 0.94% | 3.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 50 | 100 | 105 | 2.55% | 4.95% | 5.24% |
| Total | 1,962 | 2,020 | 2,004 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The2010 United States census counted 2,020 people, 691 households, and 549 families in the CDP. Thepopulation density was 2,283.6 per square mile (881.7/km2). There were 732 housing units at an average density of 827.5 per square mile (319.5/km2). The racial makeup was 89.55% (1,809)White, 6.09% (123)Black or African American, 0.10% (2)Native American, 2.23% (45)Asian, 0.00% (0)Pacific Islander, 0.74% (15) fromother races, and 1.29% (26) from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.95% (100) of the population.[14]
Of the 691 households, 38.5% had children under the age of 18; 63.5% were married couples living together; 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 20.5% were non-families. Of all households, 16.6% were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.30.[14]
27.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 90.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.2 males.[14]
As of the2000 United States census,[7] there were 1,962 people, 623 households, and 497 families living in the CDP. The population density was 2,178.8 inhabitants per square mile (841.2/km2). There were 647 housing units at an average density of 718.5 per square mile (277.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.20%White, 12.03%African American, 0.25%Native American, 1.38%Asian, 0.05%Pacific Islander, 0.56% fromother races, and 1.53% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 2.55% of the population.[25]
There were 623 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% weremarried couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.26.[25]
The population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.[25]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $81,456, and the median income for a family was $86,865. Males had a median income of $56,786 versus $40,833 for females. Theper capita income for the CDP was $27,673. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below thepoverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.5% of those over 64.[25]
Navesink Historic District | |
| Location | Roughly triangular area including both sides of Monmouth and Locust Avenues to the junction with Hillside and Grand Avenues |
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| Area | 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001148[26] |
| NJRHP No. | 2027[27] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 5, 1975 |
| Designated NJRHP | October 21, 1974 |
The Navesink Historic District is ahistoric district located along both sides of Monmouth and Locust avenues to the junction with Hillside and Grand avenues. The district was added to theNational Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1975, for its significance in commerce.[28][29] The district contains 96 contributing properties, including churches, a school, houses and association outbuildings, a library, and commercial establishments.[30]
New Jersey Transit offers local bus service on the834 route.[31] Major roads in Navesink includeNJ Route 36 andCounty Route 516, both of which clip the northern end of Navesink's limits.
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Navesink include: