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Map of Spring Lake Heights in Monmouth County

Spring Lake Heights is a Borough located in the southern coastal portion of Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 5,227.

Spring Lake Heights is adjacent to Route 35 and Route 71.

Geography

Spring Lake Heights is located at 40°9'8" North, 74°2'31" West (40.152267, -74.041984)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.5 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.49% water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,227 people, 2,511 households, and 1,358 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,528.9/km² (3,947.7/mi²). There are 2,950 housing units at an average density of 862.9/km² (2,228.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 97.28% White, 1.11% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 2.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,511 households out of which 17.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% are non-families. 41.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 22.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.04 and the average family size is 2.82.

In the borough the population is spread out with 16.8% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 48 years. For every 100 females there are 81.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.6 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $51,330, and the median income for a family is $64,345. Males have a median income of $48,640 versus $40,363 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $35,093. 7.5% of the population and 4.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Government

Local government

The Mayor of Spring Lake Heights is Elwood Malick. Members of the Borough Council are Lynn Kegelman (Chairwoman of Buildings and Grounds), Frank Ford (Chairman of Law and Public Safety), Richard Gannon (Chairman of Legislation/Grants), Mary Beth McKnight (Chairman of Public Works), Tom Martin (Chairman of Utilities) and Tom O'Brien (Chairman of Finance).

Federal, state and county representation

Spring Lake Heights is split between the Fourth and Sixth Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District.

For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith (R, Manchester Township).[1][2] For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone (D, Long Branch).[3][4] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[5][6]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal (D, Long Branch) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch).[7] Template:NJ Governor

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Education

The Spring Lake Heights School District, located on 12 acres in suburban Spring Lake Heights, serves students in K-8 in the elementary school. Students in grades 9-12 attend Manasquan High School in Manasquan, as part of a sending / receiving relationship with the Manasquan Public Schools.

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  1. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed August 5, 2022.
  2. ^ Fox, Joey. "Who is N.J.’s most bipartisan member of Congress, really?", New Jersey Globe, July 28, 2022. Accessed March 21, 2023. "As for Republicans, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) voted with Biden 37% of the time, "
  3. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  4. ^ Biography, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Frank Pallone, Jr., was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, where he grew up and still resides."
  5. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  6. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  7. ^ Legislative Roster for District 11, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2022.
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