Brielle, New Jersey facts for kids
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Brielle, New Jersey
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Borough
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Glimmer Glass Beach in Brielle
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"A Community By the River"
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Location of Brielle in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Brielle, New Jersey
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 Brielle, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Brielle, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Brielle, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Monmouth | |
| Incorporated | June 3, 1919 | |
| Named for | Brielle, Netherlands | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.55 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) 25.86% | |
| Area rank | 383rd of 565 in state 26th of 53 in county |
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| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,982 | |
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4,920 | |
| • Rank | 374th of 565 in state 32nd of 53 in county |
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| • Density | 2,837.9/sq mi (1,095.7/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 229th of 565 in state 28th of 53 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08730
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| Area code(s) | 732 exchanges: 223, 292, 528 | |
| FIPS code | 3402507750 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885170 | |
Brielle is a small town called a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It's located right along the Manasquan River.
In 2020, 4,982 people lived in Brielle. This was the highest number of people ever counted in the town. Brielle was officially created as a borough on June 3, 1919. It was named after a town in the Netherlands called Brielle.
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History of Brielle
Early Settlements and Salt Works
Long ago, Lenape Native Americans sometimes lived in the area that is now Brielle. They would visit these wooded areas to hunt and fish.
The first European settlers were mostly farmers. The area was known as Union Landing. During the American Revolutionary War, salt was very important for keeping food fresh. A place called the Union Salt Works opened here. In 1778, some British Loyalists attacked and burned the salt works. But it reopened a year later and kept working through the war.
How Brielle Got Its Name
Over time, the area became part of different townships. In 1881, a group of business people bought land to build vacation homes. They thought the area's charm reminded them of a town in the Netherlands called Brielle. That's how Brielle got its name!
A famous writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, visited Brielle in May 1888. He wrote part of his book The Master of Ballantrae here. He also gave Osborn Island the nickname "Treasure Island", which was the title of one of his other famous books.
Geography of Brielle
Brielle covers about 2.37 square miles (6.14 square kilometers). About a quarter of this area is water, including parts of the Manasquan River.
Brielle is in the southeastern part of Monmouth County. It shares borders with Manasquan, Brick Township, Wall Township, Point Pleasant, and Point Pleasant Beach. Route 35 goes through the town, and Route 70 runs along its western side.
Brielle is mostly a place where people live in single homes. There are also some businesses and marinas along the Manasquan River. Brielle has one church, called The Church in Brielle, and several restaurants that serve drinks. There is also a large 18-hole golf course called the Manasquan River Golf Club.
The town has about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) of waterfront along the Manasquan River and other waterways. These waters are salty and affected by the tides.
People in Brielle
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 392 | — | |
| 1930 | 684 | 74.5% | |
| 1940 | 961 | 40.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,328 | 38.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,619 | 97.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,594 | 37.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,068 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,406 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,893 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,774 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,982 | 4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,920 | 3.1% | |
| Population sources: 1920 1920–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population Details
In 2010, there were 4,774 people living in Brielle. Most of the people were White (94.64%). There were also Black or African American people (2.53%), Asian people (0.94%), and Native American people (0.10%). About 3.18% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Brielle was 44.9 years.
Education in Brielle
The Brielle School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. These students attend Brielle Elementary School. In the 2022–23 school year, there were 491 students and 55 teachers. This means there were about 8.9 students for every teacher.
For high school, students from Brielle go to Manasquan High School in Manasquan. They join students from other nearby towns like Avon-by-the-Sea and Spring Lake.
Brielle is also home to the Brielle Public Library. It was one of the first libraries in New Jersey to offer public internet access.
Transportation in Brielle
Brielle has about 27 miles of roads. Most of these roads are taken care of by the town itself.
New Jersey Route 35 is the main highway that goes through Brielle. New Jersey Route 71 also ends in Brielle. A small part of New Jersey Route 70 also passes through the borough.
Public Transportation
NJ Transit offers bus services in Brielle. You can take a bus to Philadelphia on the 317 route. There is also a local bus service on the 830 route.
The North Jersey Coast Line train tracks go through Brielle, but the train does not stop in the town. The closest train station is in Manasquan.
Notable People from Brielle
Many interesting people have lived in Brielle:
- Robert E. Brennan (born 1944), a businessman who built a stock brokerage firm.
- Charles H. Brower (1901–1984), an advertising executive and writer.
- Jeffrey A. Citron (born 1970), who helped create the phone company Vonage.
- Mary Catherine Cuff (born 1947), a former judge on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
- Edward A. Flynn (born 1948), a law enforcement official who was the Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department.
- Ben Kenney (born 1977), the bass guitarist for the band Incubus.
- Gerry Matthews (born 1941), a college basketball coach.
- Riley McCusker (born 2001), an artistic gymnast and a World Champion.
- Frank Mundus (1925–2008), a shark hunter who inspired a character in the movie Jaws.
- Charles Piercey (1890–1966), an Australian bicycle racer.
- Nelson Rae (1915–1945), a radio and stage actor.
- Mark Tornillo (born 1954), the singer for the heavy metal band Accept.
- Jason Westrol (born 1988), a professional basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Brielle (Nueva Jersey) para niños
