Lincroft, New Jersey
| Lincroft, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
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Intersection of Newman Springs Road (CR 520) and Phalanx Road in Lincroft | |
 Map of Lincroft CDP in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey. | |
| Coordinates: 40°20′07″N 74°07′58″W / 40.335293°N 74.132838°WCoordinates: 40°20′07″N 74°07′58″W / 40.335293°N 74.132838°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Middletown |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 5.799 sq mi (15.019 km2) |
| • Land | 5.580 sq mi (14.452 km2) |
| • Water | 0.219 sq mi (0.567 km2) 3.78% |
| Elevation[2] | 64 ft (14 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[3] | |
| • Total | 6,135 |
| • Density | 1,099.5/sq mi (424.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07738[4] |
| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 3440320[1][5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390072[1][7] |
Lincroft is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.[8][9][10] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 6,135.[3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 5.799 square miles (15.019 km2), including 5.580 square miles (14.452 km2) of land and 0.219 square miles (0.567 km2) of water (3.78%).[1][11]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,193 | — | |
| 2000 | 6,255 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,135 | −1.9% | |
| Population sources: 2090-2010[8] 2000[12] 2010[3] | |||
Census 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 6,135 people, 2,102 households, and 1,675 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,099.5 per square mile (424.5/km2). The CDP contained 2,159 housing units at an average density of 386.9 per square mile (149.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.77% (5,814) White, 0.52% (32) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 3.26% (200) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.23% (14) from other races, and 1.22% (75) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.55% (218) of the population.[3]
Out of a total of 2,102 households, 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.29.[3]
In the CDP, 26.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.2 years. For every 100 females the census counted 93.4 males, but for 100 females at least 18 years old, it was 92.3 males.[3]
Census 2000
As of the 2000 United States Census[5] there were 6,255 people, 2,121 households, and 1,718 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,113.0 people per square mile (429.7/km2). There were 2,160 housing units at an average density of 384.3/sq mi (148.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.11% White, 0.83% African American, 0.08% Native American, 4.52% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.[12]
There were 2,121 households out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.31.[12]
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.[12]
The median income for a household in the CDP was $94,199, and the median income for a family was $104,972. Males had a median income of $79,177 versus $41,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,910. About 3.0% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.[12]
Education
Lincroft is home to several schools, including:
- Brookdale Community College, the community college of Monmouth County[13]
- Christian Brothers Academy is an all-boys College preparatory school with a focus on Christian education run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools[14]
- High Technology High School, a vocational school situated on the Brookdale Campus[15]
- Lincroft Elementary School, a public K-5 elementary school operating under the Middletown Township Public School District[16]
- Oak Hill Academy, a private, nonsectarian elementary school (K-8)[17]
- St. Leo the Great School, a private Catholic elementary school (K-8) operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton that was recognized in 2012 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.[18][19]
Transportation
New Jersey Transit offers local bus service on the 833 route. NJ Transit train service on the North Jersey Coast Line is available at the Red Bank station.[20]
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Lincroft include:
- Sebastian Bach (born 1968), hard rock singer.[21]
- Bob Tucker (born 1945), former football player.[22]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lincroft Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 28, 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Lincroft CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 28, 2012.
- ↑ Look Up a ZIP Code for Lincroft, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed June 28, 2012.
- 1 2 American FactFinder, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ↑ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 28, 2012.
- ↑ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- 1 2 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, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 16, 2012.
- ↑ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015.
- ↑ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Lincroft CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 16, 2012.
- ↑ Lincroft Campus, Brookdale Community College. Accessed September 18, 2015.
- ↑ Our History, Christian Brothers Academy. Accessed September 18, 2015.
- ↑ School Profile, High Technology High School. Accessed September 18, 2015.
- ↑ Lincroft Elementary School, Middletown Township Public School District. Accessed September 18, 2015.
- ↑ Campus, Oak Hill Academy. Accessed September 18, 2015.
- ↑ Monmouth County Catholic Schools, Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton. Accessed July 21, 2016.
- ↑ Our History, St. Leo the Great School. Accessed September 5, 2014.
- ↑ Monmouth County Bus / Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 26, 2010. Accessed August 8, 2012.
- ↑ "David Bierk", The New York Times, Saturday, September 7, 2002. Accessed April 15, 2010. "He is survived by his wife, Liz; eight children, Sebastian Bach of Lincroft, New Jersey, the former lead singer for the rock group Skid Row...."
- ↑ Harvin, Al. "An Offseason Game; New Jersey Sports", The New York Times, January 12, 1973. Accessed November 16, 2008. "Some of the other Jersey residents on the team, according to Davis, are Bob Tucker, the New York Giants' tight end from Lincroft; Phil Villapiano, Oakland Raider linebacker from Ocean Township, and Ron Johnson, Giant running back, now a resident of Fort Lee."
