Shark River Hills, New Jersey
Shark River Hills, New Jersey | |
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 Center of the residential section of the CDP | |
| Nickname: The Hills | |
 Map of Shark River Hills highlighted within Monmouth County. Right: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey. | |
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| Coordinates: 40°11′35″N 74°02′40″W / 40.193067°N 74.044461°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Neptune |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) 9.15% |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,583 |
| • Density | 4,180.86/sq mi (1,615.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code | 07753[4] |
| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-66840[5][6][7] |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390285[5][8] |
Shark River Hills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Neptune Township, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[9][10][11] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 3,697.[12]
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.981 square miles (2.540 km2), including 0.891 square miles (2.307 km2) of land and 0.090 square miles (0.232 km2) of water (9.15%).[5][13]
Climate[edit]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Shark River Hills has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[14]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,228 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,878 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,697 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,583 | −3.1% | |
| Population sources: 2000-2010[9] 2000[15] 2010[12][3] | |||
Census 2010[edit]
The 2010 United States census counted 3,697 people, 1,511 households, and 1,065 families in the CDP. The population density was 4,149.9 per square mile (1,602.3/km2). There were 1,577 housing units at an average density of 1,770.2 per square mile (683.5/km2). The racial makeup was 96.51% (3,568) White, 0.89% (33) Black or African American, 0.19% (7) Native American, 1.11% (41) Asian, 0.03% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.54% (20) from other races, and 0.73% (27) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% (103) of the population.[12]
Of the 1,511 households, 23.6% had children under the age of 18; 58.9% were married couples living together; 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 29.5% were non-families. Of all households, 22.3% were made up of individuals and 7.9% 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 2.89.[12]
18.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 38.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.6 males.[12]
Census 2000[edit]
As of the 2000 United States Census[6] there were 3,878 people, 1,509 households, and 1,106 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,782.5/km2 (4,610.2/mi2). There were 1,558 housing units at an average density of 716.1/km2 (1,852.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.40% White, 0.57% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.[15]
There were 1,509 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.[15]
In the CDP the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.[15]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $68,508, and the median income for a family was $71,591. Males had a median income of $57,950 versus $35,938 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,196. About 1.4% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.[15]
Education[edit]
The Neptune Township Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from Shark River Hills and the entire township. Shark River Hills Elementary School, founded in 1956, is the only school in the community.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Navesink Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed August 8, 2012.
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Shark River Hills, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed August 8, 2012.
- ^ a b c Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
- ^ a b U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ a b New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed December 16, 2012.
- ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Monmouth County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 16, 2012.
- ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Shark River Hills CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 8, 2012.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ Climate Summary for Shark River Hills, New Jersey
- ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Shark River Hills CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 8, 2012.
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