Belford, New Jersey facts for kids
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Belford, New Jersey
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Belford harbor
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Map of Belford CDP in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey.
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 Belford, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Belford, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Belford, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Middletown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) 2.60% |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,648 |
| • Density | 1,308.98/sq mi (505.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07718
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| Area codes | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-04600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 002389194 |
Belford is a small community in New Jersey, located within Middletown Township in Monmouth County. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population statistics, even though it's part of a larger township. In 2010, about 1,768 people lived here.
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Where is Belford Located?
Belford is a small area covering about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. It's a great place to live near the water.
How Many People Live in Belford?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,340 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,768 | 31.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,648 | −6.8% | |
| Population sources: 2090-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 1,768 people living in Belford. These people lived in 584 households, with many being families. The population density was about 1,382 people per square mile. Most residents were White, with smaller numbers of Black, Asian, and other racial backgrounds. About 8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Belford had children under 18. The average household had almost three people. The community has a mix of ages, with people from young children to seniors.
Getting Around in Belford
Belford has important ways for people to travel.
Ferry Service
The ferry terminal in Belford is a busy spot. It's part of SeaStreak's service, which takes people across the Lower New York Bay to New York City. You can catch a ferry to places like Pier 11 at Wall Street or the Battery Park City Ferry Terminal. The trip usually takes about 50 minutes.
The ferry terminal has received money to make it better. In 2011, $2.5 million was given to improve the dock. More recently, in 2023, New Jersey got $11.3 million from the government. This money will help buy new hybrid-powered ferries and make more repairs and updates to the Belford Ferry Terminal.
Bus Routes
New Jersey Transit also provides local bus service in Belford. You can use the 817 and 834 bus routes to get around the area.
Famous People From Belford
Many interesting people have connections to Belford.
- Knowshon Moreno: He is a well-known professional football player. He played as a running back for teams like the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins.
- Tammy Lynn Sytch: She is famous in the world of professional wrestling. She was a manager known as "Sunny" during her time in the World Wrestling Federation.
- Claudia Vázquez: Born in 1990, she is a talented footballer. She has played as a forward and midfielder for the Puerto Rico women's national football team.
See also
In Spanish: Belford (Nueva Jersey) para niños
