Long Branch, New Jersey

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Long Branch, New Jersey
City
City of Long Branch
Church of the Presidents
Church of the Presidents
Nickname(s): 
The First Seaside Resort
Motto(s): 
Tide In
Map of Long Branch in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in New Jersey.
Map of Long Branch in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Long Branch, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Long Branch, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°17′43″N 73°59′24″W / 40.295372°N 73.989899°W / 40.295372; -73.989899Coordinates: 40°17′43″N 73°59′24″W / 40.295372°N 73.989899°W / 40.295372; -73.989899[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMonmouth
IncorporatedApril 11, 1867 (as Long Branch Commission)
ReincorporatedApril 8, 1903 (as city)
Named for"long branch" of Shrewsbury River
Government
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
 • BodyCity Council
 • MayorJohn Pallone (term ends June 30, 2022)[3][4]
 • AdministratorGeorge Jackson[5]
 • Municipal clerkKathy L. Schmelz[6]
Area
 • Total6.283 sq mi (16.274 km2)
 • Land5.274 sq mi (13.660 km2)
 • Water1.009 sq mi (2.614 km2)  16.06%
Area rank251st of 566 in state
17th of 53 in county[1]
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population
 • Total30,719
 • Estimate 
(2018)[12]
30,406
 • Rank71st of 566 in state
6th of 53 in county[13]
 • Density5,824.4/sq mi (2,248.8/km2)
 • Density rank88th of 566 in state
9th of 53 in county[13]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
07740[14][15]
Area code(s)732/848[16]
FIPS code3402541310[1][17][18]
GNIS feature ID0885285[1][19]
Websitewww.visitlongbranch.com

Long Branch is a beachside city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 30,719,[9][10][11] reflecting a decline of 621 (-2.0%) from the 31,340 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 2,682 (+9.4%) from the 28,658 counted in the 1990 Census.[20]

Long Branch was formed on April 11, 1867, as the Long Branch Commission, from portions of Ocean Township. Long Branch was incorporated as a city by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1903, based on the results of a referendum, replacing the Long Branch Commission.[21]

History[edit]

Long Branch station, 1873
The Beach at Long Branch - wood cut illustration by Winslow Homer (1869)

Long Branch was a beach resort town in the late 18th century, named for its location along a branch of the South Shrewsbury River.[22] In the 19th century, theatrical performers of the day often gathered and performed there.[citation needed] It was visited by presidents Chester A. Arthur, James A. Garfield, Ulysses S. Grant, Benjamin Harrison, Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.[23] Seven Presidents Park, a park near the beach, is named in honor of their visits; the Church of the Presidents, where all seven worshiped, is the only structure left in Long Branch associated with them.[24]

Long Branch Beach

President Grant and his family summered in Long Branch the first year of his presidency in 1869 and for most of the rest of Grant's life, at this time it came to be called the "summer capital".[25] President Garfield was brought to Long Branch in the hope that the fresh air and quiet might aid his recovery after being shot on July 2, 1881, an incident that left the assassin's bullet lodged in his spine, he died here on September 19, 1881, exactly two months before his 50th birthday.[26] The Garfield Tea House, constructed from railroad ties that had been laid to carry Garfield's train, is in Elberon.[27]

The famous Long Branch Saloon of the American Old West, located in Dodge City, Kansas, was given its name by its first owner, William Harris, who had moved west from Long Branch, New Jersey, his hometown.[28]

Originally a resort town with a few hotels and large estates and many farms in the early 20th century, Long Branch grew in population. Italian, Irish and Jewish immigrants settled in during this period. During the 1930s, the city used government policies to enforce racial segregation against Blacks at local beaches, assigning all black applicants for beach passes to a single, segregated beach.[29][30]

By the 1950s, Long Branch like many other towns had developed new residential spots and housing to make room for the growing population. Many of the former farms of Long Branch were transformed into residential suburbs. Many of the estates and a few old historic resorts (with the addition of many new ones) still remain.

In the early 20th century, Long Branch lost much of its activity as a theater spot. In addition, the opening of the Garden State Parkway in the mid-1950s allowed shore visitors to access points further south, which added to Long Branch's decline; the civil unrest of the 1960s caused riots in neighboring Asbury Park, and many fled the shore cities for the suburban towns west of the beach. Decades later, the older, more dilapidated parts of the resort town were condemned and redeveloped, in part by using eminent domain legislation.

Long Branch still continues to be a popular resort area. Many people from New York City travel or settle into the area to escape the crowded city and enjoy Long Branch's beaches; the area also attracts some tourists from the Philadelphia area as well.

Hurricane Sandy[edit]

On October 29, 2012, Long Branch was one of many shore communities that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Although Sandy's winds were powerful, Long Branch's position between Long Beach Island and Sea Bright gave Long Branch a much larger wall of security because it could not be engulfed by surrounding waters. Despite this mainland advantage, there were still several instances of flooding in Long Branch during the storm. Many residents went without electricity for as long as two weeks; the boardwalk was destroyed; the city began rebuilding it in 2015, and it reopened in April 2016, making it the last boardwalk damaged by Sandy to be rebuilt.[31][32]

Geography[edit]

Long Branch takes its name from the "long branch" or south branch of the Shrewsbury River.[33][34][35][36]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 6.283 square miles (16.274 km2), including 5.274 square miles (13.660 km2) of land and 1.009 square miles (2.614 km2) of water (16.06%).[1][2]

The city borders the Monmouth County communities of Deal, Monmouth Beach, Ocean Township, Oceanport and West Long Branch.[37]

Neighborhoods[edit]

Long Branch Beach
Pier Village at Long Branch

There are several distinct neighborhoods and areas in the City of Long Branch, each with its own character. Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Branchport, East Long Branch, Elberon (served as ZIP code 07740), Hollywood, Kensington Park, North Long Branch, Pleasure Bay and West End.[38] Other areas include North End (once known as "Atlanticville"), Beachfront North and South (including Pier Village, adjacent to the site of the former Long Branch Pier at the foot of Laird Street), Downtown and Uptown; as the city's redevelopment initiatives continue to expand, the lower Broadway area (a portion of the city's Downtown) will become an Arts District.

In years past, Long Branch was a major destination for beachgoers, along with Asbury Park, and enjoyed an upscale connotation with tourists. Long Branch is home to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, named for the United States presidents who visited the fashionable resort town, including Ulysses S. Grant, Chester A. Arthur, Rutherford Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Woodrow Wilson and James Garfield.[39]

Long Branch's fame as the Nation's First Seaside Resort waned in the years following World War II;[40] the defining moment marking the end of this era occurred on June 8, 1987 when the largest fire in the history of the city destroyed the landmark amusement pier and adjoining Haunted Mansion, "Kid's World" Amusement Park and other businesses.[41]

Planned development[edit]

Broadway Center is a planned entertainment and commercial hub of Long Branch, as envisioned by the City Government and Thompson Design Group, who created the Master Plan for the city; this complex is planned to offer retail shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and two performing arts theaters as well as 500 new residences sitting atop a 1,500 car parking garage. It will be designed by the architectural firms of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum (HOK).[42]

In June 2013, the city approved designation of the area around its train station as a transit village, which can bring incentives for revitalization and denser development.[43]

There are several mid-rise buildings lining the oceanfront.[34] In December 2013 another 12-story residential project was approved.[44]

Economy[edit]

Portions of Long Branch are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone, one of 27 zones in the state. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment within the zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (versus the 6.625% rate charged statewide, effective January 1, 2018) at eligible merchants.[45][46][47] Established in 1994, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in November 2025.[48]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18803,833—
18907,23188.7%
19008,87222.7%
191013,29849.9%
192013,5211.7%
193018,39936.1%
194017,408−5.4%
195023,09032.6%
196026,22813.6%
197031,77421.1%
198029,819−6.2%
199028,658−3.9%
200031,3409.4%
201030,719−2.0%
Est. 201830,406[12]−1.0%
Population sources:
1880-1920[49] 1880-1890[50]
1890-1910[51] 1880-1930[52]
1930-1990[53] 2000[54][55] 2010[9][10][11]

Census 2010[edit]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 30,719 people, 11,753 households, and 6,875.505 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,824.4 per square mile (2,248.8/km2). There were 14,170 housing units at an average density of 2,686.7 per square mile (1,037.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 65.30% (20,060) White, 14.21% (4,364) Black or African American, 0.55% (170) Native American, 2.13% (655) Asian, 0.08% (24) Pacific Islander, 13.24% (4,067) from other races, and 4.49% (1,379) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.07% (8,624) of the population.[9]

There were 11,753 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.23.[9]

In the city, the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 98.3 males.[9]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $52,792 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,549) and the median family income was $56,778 (+/- $4,202). Males had a median income of $36,404 (+/- $3,363) versus $33,397 (+/- $4,036) for females; the per capita income for the borough was $30,381 (+/- $2,212). About 11.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.[56]

Census 2000[edit]

As of the 2000 United States Census[17] there were 31,340 people, 12,594 households, and 7,248 families residing in the city; the population density was 6,008.6 people per square mile (2,318.1/km2). There were 13,983 housing units at an average density of 2,680.9 per square mile (1,034.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.03% White, 18.66% African American, 0.36% Native American, 1.64% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 7.08% from other races, and 4.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.67% of the population.[54][55]

There were 12,594 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.19.[54][55]

In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.[54][55]

The median income for a household in the city was $38,651, and the median income for a family was $42,825. Males had a median income of $37,383 versus $27,026 for females; the per capita income for the city was $20,532. About 13.9% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.[54][55]

Government[edit]

Local government[edit]

Further information: Mayor of Long Branch, New Jersey

The City of Long Branch is governed under the Mayor-Council (Plan A) form of municipal government under the Faulkner Act, enacted by direct petition as of July 1, 1966;[57] the government consists of a mayor and a five-member City Council, whose members are elected at-large in nonpartisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on a concurrent basis.[7]

The Mayor of Long Branch is John Pallone.[58] Members of the City Council are Dr. Mary Jane Celli, Bill Dangler, Mario Vieria, Dr. Anita Voogt and Rose Widdis; the mayor and city council members serve concurrent terms of office ending on June 30, 2022.[59]

Federal, state and county representation[edit]

Long Branch is located in the 6th Congressional District[60] and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district.[10][61][62]

For the 116th United States Congress, New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District is represented by Frank Pallone (D, Long Branch).[63][64]

New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2021)[65] and Bob Menendez (Paramus, term ends 2025).[66][67]

For the 2018–2019 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 11th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Vin Gopal (D, Long Branch) and in the General Assembly by Joann Downey (D, Freehold Township) and Eric Houghtaling (D, Neptune Township).[68][69]

Monmouth County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members who are elected at-large to serve three year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director;[70] as of 2018, Monmouth County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone (R, Neptune City, term as freeholder ends December 31, 2019; term as freeholder director ends 2018),[71] Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry (R, Colts Neck Township, term as freeholder ends 2020; term as deputy director ends 2018),[72] John P. Curley (R, Middletown Township, 2018),[73] Patrick G. Impreveduto (R, Holmdel Township, 2020)[74] and Dr. Gerry P. Scharfenberger (R, Middletown Township, 2019; appointed to serve an unexpired term).[75][76] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are County clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2020; Ocean Township),[77][78] Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2019; Howell Township)[79][80] and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2021; Middletown Township).[81]

Politics[edit]

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 13,442 registered voters in Long Branch, of which 4,293 (31.9%) were registered as Democrats, 1,783 (13.3%) were registered as Republicans and 7,358 (54.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 8 voters registered to other parties.[82]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 64.5% of the vote (5,421 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 34.5% (2,897 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (81 votes), among the 8,470 ballots cast by the city's 14,289 registered voters (71 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 59.3%.[83][84] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 61.2% of the vote (6,171 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 35.7% (3,600 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (98 votes), among the 10,090 ballots cast by the city's 14,433 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.9%.[85] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 58.0% of the vote (5,724 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 40.5% (4,001 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (99 votes), among the 9,870 ballots cast by the city's 14,563 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 67.8.[86]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 57.4% of the vote (2,621 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 41.1% (1,876 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (71 votes), among the 4,677 ballots cast by the city's 14,129 registered voters (109 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 33.1%.[87][88] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 48.1% of the vote (2,714 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 44.7% (2,523 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.7% (320 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (48 votes), among the 5,645 ballots cast by the city's 13,812 registered voters, yielding a 40.9% turnout.[89]

Education[edit]

Long Branch's public schools are operated by the Long Branch Public Schools, serving children in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; the district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide,[90][91] which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.[92][93] All Long Branch Public Schools are free, including the district's preschool programs which are full-day and accommodate children ages 3–5 years old. Long Branch schools offer free breakfast each morning for the students. In addition, Long Branch Public Schools provide free summer programs for most of the summer.

As of the 2014-15 school year, the district and its 10 schools had an enrollment of 5,732 students and 492.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.7:1.[94] Schools in the district (with 2014-15 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[95]) are Lenna W. Conrow School[96] (433 students; in grades PreK-K), Joseph Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center[97] (429; PreK-K), Morris Avenue School[98] (337; PreK-K), Amerigo A. Anastasia School[99] (598; K-5), George L. Catrambone Elementary School[100] (859; K-5 - new for 2014-15), Gregory School[101] (626; 1-5), Long Branch Middle School[102] (1,115; 6-8), Long Branch High School[103] (1, 278; 9-12) and Audrey W. Clark School / The Academy of Alternative Programs, an alternative education program[104] [105]

George L. Catrambone Elementary School was constructed at a total cost over $40 million for a facility that was designed to house 800 students in a facility covering 109,000 square feet (10,100 m2) for which construction began in 2012.[106] With the start of the 2014-15 school year, a realignment of the district closed West End School, converted Morris Avenue School for early childhood use and repurposed Audrey W. Clark School for alternative education.[107]

Seashore School is a private K-8 school, with class size limited to 16 students.[108]

Declining attendance led the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton to close the K-8 Holy Trinity School in June 2006.[109]

Media[edit]

WRLB "Radio Long Branch" signed-on June l, 1960 at 107.1 FM. Since December 1996 the call letters have been WWZY.

Transportation[edit]

Route 36 in Long Branch

Roads and highways[edit]

As of 2010, the city had a total of 89.49 miles (144.02 km) of roadways, of which 80.10 miles (128.91 km) were maintained by the municipality, 6.26 miles (10.07 km) by Monmouth County and 3.13 miles (5.04 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[110]

Route 36 and Route 71 are the most significant highways that pass through the city.

Long Branch station, which is served by NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line

Public transportation[edit]

Long Branch is connected to New York City and Northern New Jersey via NJ Transit trains running on the North Jersey Coast Line;[111] the Long Branch station,[112] located three blocks away from the beach, marks the end of electrified trackage, with passengers continuing south must change to diesel-powered trains. A second station is located at Elberon district just north of the borough of Deal.[113] In the past there were stops in the West End neighborhood and on Broadway, but they were closed to reduce travel time to New York City.

Local bus transportation is provided by NJ Transit on the 831 and 837 routes.[114] Transportation to New York City is provided by Academy Bus' Route 36 and Shore Points routes.

Climate[edit]

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Long Branch, New Jersey has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (≥ 22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months at Long Branch, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values ≥ 95 °F (≥ 35 °C). During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 0 °F (< -18 °C); the plant hardiness zone at Long Branch Beach is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 3.9 °F (-15.6 °C).[115] The average seasonal (Nov-Apr) snowfall total is between 18 and 24 inches (46 and 61 cm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity.

Climate data for Long Branch Beach, NJ (1981-2010 Averages)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 39.8
(4.3) 		42.4
(5.8) 		48.9
(9.4) 		58.5
(14.7) 		68.1
(20.1) 		77.4
(25.2) 		82.7
(28.2) 		81.5
(27.5) 		75.4
(24.1) 		64.8
(18.2) 		55.0
(12.8) 		44.9
(7.2) 		61.7
(16.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 32.5
(0.3) 		34.8
(1.6) 		40.9
(4.9) 		50.3
(10.2) 		59.9
(15.5) 		69.4
(20.8) 		75.0
(23.9) 		74.0
(23.3) 		67.5
(19.7) 		56.4
(13.6) 		47.4
(8.6) 		37.9
(3.3) 		53.9
(12.2)
Average low °F (°C) 25.2
(−3.8) 		27.2
(−2.7) 		32.9
(0.5) 		42.1
(5.6) 		51.7
(10.9) 		61.5
(16.4) 		67.3
(19.6) 		66.5
(19.2) 		59.6
(15.3) 		48.0
(8.9) 		39.7
(4.3) 		30.8
(−0.7) 		46.1
(7.8)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.59
(91) 		3.03
(77) 		3.84
(98) 		4.20
(107) 		3.95
(100) 		3.58
(91) 		4.68
(119) 		4.81
(122) 		3.67
(93) 		4.00
(102) 		3.77
(96) 		4.01
(102) 		47.13
(1,197)
Average relative humidity (%) 64.9 62.0 61.0 62.3 66.5 70.8 70.1 71.5 71.6 69.6 67.5 65.6 67.0
Average dew point °F (°C) 22.0
(−5.6) 		23.1
(−4.9) 		28.5
(−1.9) 		37.9
(3.3) 		48.7
(9.3) 		59.5
(15.3) 		64.6
(18.1) 		64.2
(17.9) 		58.0
(14.4) 		46.6
(8.1) 		37.2
(2.9) 		27.4
(−2.6) 		43.2
(6.2)
Source: PRISM[116]


Climate data for Sandy Hook, NJ Ocean Water Temperature (16 N Long Branch)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °F (°C) 37
(3) 		36
(2) 		40
(4) 		46
(8) 		55
(13) 		62
(17) 		69
(21) 		72
(22) 		68
(20) 		59
(15) 		51
(11) 		43
(6) 		53
(12)
Source: NOAA[117]

Ecology[edit]

According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Long Branch, New Jersey would have an Appalachian Oak (104) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest (25) vegetation form.[118]

Notable people[edit]

Birthplace of Dorothy Parker.
Scott Schoeneweis
Bruce Springsteen
See also: Category:People from Long Branch, New Jersey.

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Long Branch include:

In popular culture[edit]

See also[edit]

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