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Bradley Beach is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,793. The summer population can reach 30,000.[3]
HistoryBradley Beach was named after James A. Bradley, the developer responsible for the creation of the Bradley Beach and Asbury Park. In 1871, William B. Bradner, with James A, Bradley as an investor, purchased fifty-four acres of land north of Avon-by-the-Sea, and south of Ocean Grove.[4] At the time the land was part of Ocean Township, this tract later became part of Neptune Township, and was know as of Ocean Park.[5] Citizens appealed to the New Jersey Legislature for a referendum to separate Bradley Beach from Neptune Township, and on March 13, 1893, Bradley Beach was incorporated, based on the results of a referendum held on March 6, 1893. The borough's incorporation was confirmed on March 13, 1925.[6] It was the first location in the United States to charge sea bathers for beach access when it minted its own tin badges in the 1920s.[citation needed] GeographyBradley Beach is located at (40.202113, -74.013531)[7]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (3.23%) is water.  Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,793 people, 2,297 households, and 1,086 families residing in the borough. The population density was 8,097.6 people per square mile (3,136.6/km²). There were 3,132 housing units at an average density of 5,291.4/sq mi (2,049.6/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 88.15% White, 3.86% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.01% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.83% of the population. There were 2,297 households out of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.7% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.91. In the borough the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 38.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $40,878, and the median income for a family was $49,688. Males had a median income of $37,164 versus $31,276 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,438. About 5.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. GovernmentLocal governmentBradley Beach has operated under the Walsh Act form of New Jersey municipal government since 1915, and uses a five-member commission, with one member selected to serve as Mayor.[10] The Mayor of Bradley Beach is Stephen G. Schueler, Esq. Other Council Members are Gary Engelstad, Lorraine Marchak-Ortiz, Julie Schreck, and Thomas Volante.[11] Federal, state and county representationBradley Beach is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District[12] New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, covering portions of Middlesex County and Monmouth County, is represented by Frank Pallone (D). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Sean T. Kean (R, Wall Township) and in the Assembly by Mary Pat Angelini (R, Ocean Township) and Dave Rible (R, Wall Township). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). Monmouth County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. As of 2008, Monmouth County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry (R, Matawan), Freeholder Deputy Director Robert D. Clifton (R, Matawan), William C. "Bill" Barham (R, Monmouth Beach), John D'Amico, Jr. (D, Oceanport) and Barbara McMorrow (D, Freehold Township).[13] EducationThe Bradley Beach Elementary School is a single school district. The school houses grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight. The student body is comprised of 322 students. The professional staff includes 40 Certified Teachers, six paraprofessionals (Aides), a Business Administrator, an Assistant Principal, and a Superintendent / Principal. The School building is a classic traditional structure. For public school students in grades 9-12, the school district maintains a sending/receiving relationship on a full-time basis with Asbury Park High School.[14] A lottery system for entry into the Neptune High School and an application program with Red Bank Regional High School or any of the schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District is also an option for students. Students may also attend Academy Charter High School, located in Lake Como, which serves residents of Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken and Lake Como, and accepts students on a lottery basis.[15] References
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