Englishtown, New Jersey
Encyclopedia
Englishtown is a borough
in Monmouth County
, New Jersey
, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,847.
Englishtown was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
on January 4, 1888, from portions of Manalapan Township
, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which 1.72% is water.
Englishtown is an enclave of (that is, it is entirely surrounded by) the Township of Manalapan
.
of 2000, there were 1,764 people, 643 households, and 416 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 3,102.1 people per square mile (1,194.9/km2). There were 680 housing units at an average density of 1,195.8 per square mile (460.6/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 88.38% White, 4.14% African American, .11% Native American, 4.48% Asian, 1.64% from other races
, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.24% of the population.
There were 643 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.51.
In the borough the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 11% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $57,557, and the median income for a family was $73,750. Males had a median income of $50,694 versus $33,068 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $23,438. About 4% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.
form of New Jersey municipal government, and is governed by a mayor and a six-member borough council. The mayor is directly elected by the voters to a four-year term of office. Borough council members serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
, the mayor of the Borough of Englishtown is Thomas Reynolds. Members of the Englishtown Borough Council (with committee assignments listed in parentheses) are:
Englishtown is in the
, which also serves children from Manalapan Township
. Over 90% of the district's students are from Manalapan. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment from the National Center for Education Statistics
) are John I. Dawes Early Learning Center for preschool;
Clark Mills (747 students),
Milford Brook (737) and
Taylor Mills (670) for grades K-3;
Lafayette Mills (527),
Pine Brook (830) and
Wemrock Brook (564) for grades 4-6; and
Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS) (1,420) for grades 7 and 8.
Students in public school for grades 9-12 attend Manalapan High School
, as part of the Freehold Regional High School District
. The Freehold Regional High School District serves students from Colts Neck Township
, Englishtown, Farmingdale
, Freehold Borough
, Freehold Township
, Howell Township
, Manalapan Township
and Marlboro.
, American General Charles Lee
led the advance and initiated the first attack on the column's rear. When the British turned to flank him, he ordered a general retreat without so as much as firing a shot at the enemy, and his soldiers soon became disorganized. In the dining room of the Village Inn, located in the center of Englishtown, General Washington and Lord Stirling drew up the court martial papers citing Lee for his conduct during and after the battle.
bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal
in Midtown Manhattan
is available on the 139 route.
County Route 527
passes through the borough.
Old Bridge Airport
and Mar Bar L Farms municipal airport are within 2½ miles of Englishtown, and supply short-distance flights to surrounding areas.
Iconic Boyz - Mostly known for dancing on MTV's Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew. They were in the last two, losing to I aM mE. The also dance at ICON Dance Complex with their teacher Geo from ICON, who also danced on America's Best Dance Crew. Also known for being teen/tween heart throbs
Borough (New Jersey)
A borough in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government....
in Monmouth County
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 630,380, up from 615,301 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The most populous municipality is Middletown Township with...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,847.
Englishtown was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
on January 4, 1888, from portions of Manalapan Township
Manalapan Township, New Jersey
Manalapan Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 38,872. The name "Manalapan" comes from the Lenape word for "land of good bread or good land to settle upon."...
, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.
Geography
Englishtown is located at 40.295965°N 74.359821°W (40.295965, -74.359821).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which 1.72% is water.
Englishtown is an enclave of (that is, it is entirely surrounded by) the Township of Manalapan
Manalapan Township, New Jersey
Manalapan Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 38,872. The name "Manalapan" comes from the Lenape word for "land of good bread or good land to settle upon."...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,764 people, 643 households, and 416 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,102.1 people per square mile (1,194.9/km2). There were 680 housing units at an average density of 1,195.8 per square mile (460.6/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 88.38% White, 4.14% African American, .11% Native American, 4.48% Asian, 1.64% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.24% of the population.
There were 643 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.51.
In the borough the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 11% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $57,557, and the median income for a family was $73,750. Males had a median income of $50,694 versus $33,068 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the borough was $23,438. About 4% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.
Local government
Englishtown operates under the BoroughBorough (New Jersey)
A borough in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government....
form of New Jersey municipal government, and is governed by a mayor and a six-member borough council. The mayor is directly elected by the voters to a four-year term of office. Borough council members serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
, the mayor of the Borough of Englishtown is Thomas Reynolds. Members of the Englishtown Borough Council (with committee assignments listed in parentheses) are:
- Cindy Robilotti (Council President & Police Commissioner; Chairperson: Public Safety),
- Gregory W. Wojyn (Chairman: Administration, Finance & Personnel),
- Rudy Rucker (Chairman: Public Buildings & Grounds),
- Maryanne Krawiec (Chairperson: Public Utilities),
- Lori Cooke (Chairperson: Code Enforcement and Public Health, Welfare & Public Events),
- Jayne Carr (Chairperson: Legislative, Insurance and Licenses
Federal, state and county representation
Englishtown is in the 12th Congressional district.Englishtown is in the
Education
Public school students in grades K - 8 attend the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School DistrictManalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is a regional public school district serving students in grades K - 8 from the suburban communities of Englishtown and Manalapan Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States...
, which also serves children from Manalapan Township
Manalapan Township, New Jersey
Manalapan Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 38,872. The name "Manalapan" comes from the Lenape word for "land of good bread or good land to settle upon."...
. Over 90% of the district's students are from Manalapan. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment from the National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
) are John I. Dawes Early Learning Center for preschool;
Clark Mills (747 students),
Milford Brook (737) and
Taylor Mills (670) for grades K-3;
Lafayette Mills (527),
Pine Brook (830) and
Wemrock Brook (564) for grades 4-6; and
Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (MEMS) (1,420) for grades 7 and 8.
Students in public school for grades 9-12 attend Manalapan High School
Manalapan High School
Manalapan High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Freehold Regional High School District. The school serves students from all of Englishtown and portions of Manalapan...
, as part of the Freehold Regional High School District
Freehold Regional High School District
The Freehold Regional High School District is a public regional school district serving students in grades 9-12 from eight communities in western Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The district, consisting of six high schools, is the largest regional high school district in the state of...
. The Freehold Regional High School District serves students from Colts Neck Township
Colts Neck Township, New Jersey
Colts Neck is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 10,142.What is now Colts Neck Township was established by an act of the New Jersey Legislature as Atlantic Township on February 18, 1847, from portions of Freehold...
, Englishtown, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, New Jersey
Farmingdale is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,329....
, Freehold Borough
Freehold Borough, New Jersey
Freehold is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 12,052. It is the county seat of Monmouth County....
, Freehold Township
Freehold Township, New Jersey
Freehold Township is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 36,184. Freehold Township was first formed on October 31, 1693, and was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21,...
, Howell Township
Howell Township, New Jersey
Howell is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 51,075.Howell Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 23, 1801, from portions of Shrewsbury Township...
, Manalapan Township
Manalapan Township, New Jersey
Manalapan Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 38,872. The name "Manalapan" comes from the Lenape word for "land of good bread or good land to settle upon."...
and Marlboro.
History
At the Battle of MonmouthBattle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was an American Revolutionary War battle fought on June 28, 1778 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The Continental Army under General George Washington attacked the rear of the British Army column commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton as they left Monmouth Court...
, American General Charles Lee
Charles Lee (general)
Charles Lee was a British soldier who later served as a General of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence. Lee served in the British army during the Seven Years War. After the war he sold his commission and served for a time in the Polish army of King Stanislaus II...
led the advance and initiated the first attack on the column's rear. When the British turned to flank him, he ordered a general retreat without so as much as firing a shot at the enemy, and his soldiers soon became disorganized. In the dining room of the Village Inn, located in the center of Englishtown, General Washington and Lord Stirling drew up the court martial papers citing Lee for his conduct during and after the battle.
Transportation
New Jersey TransitNew Jersey Transit
The New Jersey Transit Corporation is a statewide public transportation system serving the United States state of New Jersey, and New York, Orange, and Rockland counties in New York State...
bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal
Port Authority Bus Terminal
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City...
in Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan, or simply Midtown, is an area of Manhattan, New York City home to world-famous commercial zones such as Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and Times Square...
is available on the 139 route.
County Route 527
County Route 527 (New Jersey)
County Route 527 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Main Street in Toms River Township to Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove. It is the second longest county highway in New Jersey after Route 519. It was first given the number 527 in 1954...
passes through the borough.
Old Bridge Airport
Old Bridge Airport
Old Bridge Airport is a public-use airport located five nautical miles south of the central business district of the township of Old Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The airport is privately owned. The airport is located next to Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. There is...
and Mar Bar L Farms municipal airport are within 2½ miles of Englishtown, and supply short-distance flights to surrounding areas.
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Englishtown include:- Ed KrawiecEd KrawiecEd Krawiec is an NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle racer. He currently pilots the #88 Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson for Vance & Hines as a teammate to 3-time Pro Stock Bike champion Andrew Hines...
(born 1976), NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer, is an Englishtown native and resident.
Iconic Boyz - Mostly known for dancing on MTV's Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew. They were in the last two, losing to I aM mE. The also dance at ICON Dance Complex with their teacher Geo from ICON, who also danced on America's Best Dance Crew. Also known for being teen/tween heart throbs
External links
- Borough of Englishtown official website
- Englishtown Fire Department
- Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
- Manalapan Englishtown Regional School District
- Data for the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
- Colts Neck High School
- Freehold Regional High School District
- Data for the Freehold Regional High School District, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...