Island Heights, New Jersey

      Island Heights, New Jersey
      —  Borough  —
      Map of Island Heights in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
      Census Bureau map of Island Heights, New Jersey
      Coordinates: 39°56′30″N 74°08′38″W / 39.941792°N 74.143814°W / 39.941792; -74.143814Coordinates: 39°56′30″N 74°08′38″W / 39.941792°N 74.143814°W / 39.941792; -74.143814[1][2]
      Country United States
      State New Jersey
      County Ocean
      Incorporated May 6, 1887
      Government[3]
       • Type Faulkner Act (Small Municipality)
       • Mayor James Biggs (term ends June 30, 2014)[4]
       • Clerk Ellie Rogalski[5]
      Area[2]
       • Total 0.907 sq mi (2.350 km2)
       • Land 0.611 sq mi (1.582 km2)
       • Water 0.296 sq mi (0.767 km2)  32.65%
      Area rank 514th of 566 in state
      26th of 33 in county[2]
      Elevation[6] 36 ft (11 m)
      Population (2010 Census)[7][8][9][10]
       • Total 1,673
       • Rank 506th of 566 in state
      24th of 33 in county[11]
       • Density 2,738.3/sq mi (1,057.3/km2)
       • Density rank 227th of 566 in state
      11th of 33 in county[11]
      Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
       • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
      ZIP code 08732[12]
      Area code(s) 732/848
      FIPS code 3402934530[13][2][14]
      GNIS feature ID 0885262[15][2]
      Website http://www.islandheightsborough.com

      Island Heights is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,673,[7][8][9][10] reflecting a decline of 78 (-4.5%) from the 1,751 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 281 (+19.1%) from the 1,470 counted in the 1990 Census.[16]

      Island Heights was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 6, 1887, from portions of Dover Township (now Toms River Township), based on the results of a referendum held on November 18, 1886.[17][18] The borough is a dry town where alcohol cannot be sold.[19]

      Island Heights takes its name from two sources: it originally was an island. It is situated by a steep bluff 60 feet above the Toms River. It was originally known as Doctor Johnson's island, being included in the patent granted to him in 1680. In the century before the American Revolutionary War, it was known as Dillon's Island, probably for James Dillon, a prominent man in Toms River. The land was purchased by John Imlay of Allentown, who sold it in 1794 to Issac Gulick. In 1797, Gulick and his wife Abagail sold it to Abraham and George Parker. In 1799, the Parker brothers sold it to Abel Middleton of Upper Freehold Township.[20]

      Geography

      Island Heights is located at 39°56′30″N 74°08′38″W / 39.941792°N 74.143814°W / 39.941792; -74.143814 (39.941792,-74.143814). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.907 square miles (2.350 km2), of which, 0.611 square miles (1.582 km2) of it is land and 0.296 square miles (0.767 km2) of it (32.65%) is water.[1][2]

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      Demographics

      Historical populations
      Census Pop. %±
      1890 271
      —
      1900 316 16.6%
      1910 313 −0.9%
      1920 194 −38.0%
      1930 453 133.5%
      1940 392 −13.5%
      1950 795 102.8%
      1960 1,150 44.7%
      1970 1,397 21.5%
      1980 1,575 12.7%
      1990 1,470 −6.7%
      2000 1,751 19.1%
      2010 1,673 −4.5%
      Est. 2011 1,681 [21] 0.5%
      Population sources:
      1890-2000[22] 1890[23]
      1890-1910[24] 1910-1930[25]
      1930-1990[26] 2000[27][28] 2010[7][8][9][10]

      2010 Census

      As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,673 people, 683 households, and 487 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,738.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,057.3 /km2). There were 831 housing units at an average density of 1,360.2 per square mile (525.2 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.82% (1,603) White, 0.24% (4) Black or African American, 0.12% (2) Native American, 1.37% (23) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.36% (6) from other races, and 2.09% (35) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% (40) of the population.[7]

      There were 683 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 22.0% of all households 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 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.[7]

      In the borough the population was spread out with 18.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 35.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.0 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.[7]

      The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $77,269 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,616) and the median family income was $96,458 (+/- $21,090). Males had a median income of $75,234 (+/- $7,830) versus $47,045 (+/- $11,606) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $39,493 (+/- $4,086). About 5.6% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.[29]

      2000 Census

      As of the 2000 United States Census[13] there were 1,751 people, 705 households, and 497 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,909.2 people per square mile (1,126.8/km2). There were 807 housing units at an average density of 1,340.8 per square mile (519.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.77% White, 0.11% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.[27][28]

      There were 705 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.[27][28]

      In the borough the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.5% 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 43 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.[27][28]

      The median income for a household in the borough was $61,125, and the median income for a family was $72,596. Males had a median income of $47,500 versus $38,375 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $26,975. About 2.6% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.[27][28]

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      Government

      Local government

      Island Heights is governed under the Small Municipality form of municipal government under the Faulkner Act. The government consists of a mayor and a six-member council, elected in non-partisan elections. The mayor is directly elected to a four-year term of office. Councilmembers served three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[3]

      As of 2012, the Mayor of Island Heights Borough is Jim Biggs, whose term of office ends on June 30, 2014. Borough Council members are Council President Jeffrey B. Silver (20152), John Bendel (2014), Peter Keir (2012), Greg Heizler (2012), Joe Rogalski (2013) and Brian Taboada (2014).[30][31][32]

      Federal, state and county representation

      Island Heights is located in the 3rd Congressional District[33] and is part of New Jersey's 10th state legislative district.[8][34][35]

      New Jersey's Third Congressional District is represented by Jon Runyan (R, Mount Laurel Township).[36] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Bob Menendez (D, North Bergen).[37][38] Following the death of Frank Lautenberg on June 3, 2013, Governor Chris Christie named New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa (R, Branchburg) to fill the vacant seat on an interim basis from June 10 until an October special election is held to fill the balance of Lautenberg's term.[39]

      The 10th district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James W. Holzapfel (R, Toms River) and in the General Assembly by Gregory P. McGuckin (R, Toms River) and David W. Wolfe (R, Brick Township).[40] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[41] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[42]

      Ocean County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members, 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.[43] 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 2013, Ocean County's Freeholders (with department directorship, residence and term-end year listed in parentheses) are Freeholder Director John P. Kelly (Law and Public Safety; Eagleswood Township, term ends December 31, 2013),[44] Freeholder Deputy Director James F. Lacey (Transportation; Brick Township, 2013),[45]John C. Bartlett, Jr. (Finance, Parks and Recreation; Pine Beach, 2015),[46]Gerry P. Little (Human Services; Surf City, 2015)[47] and Joseph H. Vicari (Public Works, Senior Services; Toms River, 2014).[48][49][50] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are County Clerk Scott M. Colabella,[51] Sheriff William L. Polhemus[52] and Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran.[53]

      Politics

      As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 1,329 registered voters in Island Heights, of which 285 (21.4%) were registered as Democrats, 415 (31.2%) were registered as Republicans and 629 (47.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[54] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 79.4% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 97.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide).[54][55]

      In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 52.9% of the vote here (558 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 44.5% (469 votes) and other candidates with 2.1% (22 votes), among the 1,054 ballots cast by the borough's 1,371 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.9%.[56] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 53.9% of the vote here (568 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 44.5% (469 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (14 votes), among the 1,054 ballots cast by the borough's 1,380 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 76.4.[57]

      In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 59.8% of the vote here (453 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 32.6% (247 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 6.5% (49 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (7 votes), among the 757 ballots cast by the borough's 1,346 registered voters, yielding a 56.2% turnout.[58]

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      Education

      The Island Heights School District serves public school students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Island Heights Elementary School had an enrollment of 112 students as of the 2010-11 school year.[59]

      Public school students in grades 7 through 12 attend the schools of the Central Regional School District, which serves students from the municipalities of Berkeley Township, Island Heights, Ocean Gate, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park.[60] The schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[61]) are Central Regional Middle School for grades 7 and 8 (660 students) and Central Regional High School for grades 9 - 12 (1,306 students).

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      Transportation

      New Jersey Transit offers seasonal bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the on the 137 route and to Newark on the 67 route.[62]

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      Notable people

      Notable current and former residents of Island Heights include:

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