Ventnor City, New Jersey facts for kids

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City
City of Ventnor City
Atlantic Ocean shoreline at Ventnor City
Coat of Arms
Motto(s):  Shore'ly the Best!
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Atlantic
Incorporated	March 17, 1903
Named for	Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Government
• Type	Walsh Act
• Body	Board of Commissioners
Area
• Total	3.52 sq mi (9.13 km2)
• Land	1.96 sq mi (5.06 km2)
• Water	1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2)  44.52%
Area rank	314th of 565 in state 21st of 23 in county
Elevation	3 ft (0.9 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9,210
• Estimate  (2023)	9,226
• Rank	258th of 565 in state 8th of 23 in county
• Density	4,711.0/sq mi (1,818.9/km2)
• Density rank	123rd of 565 in state 1st of 23 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code	08406
Area code(s)	609
FIPS code	3400175620
GNIS feature ID	0885426

Ventnor City is a city located on the Jersey Shore in New Jersey. It sits on Absecon Island, right next to the Atlantic Ocean. It's part of Atlantic County.

In 2020, about 9,210 people lived in Ventnor City. This number was a bit lower than in 2010. The city is part of a larger area called the Atlantic City–Hammonton metropolitan area. This means it's connected to bigger cities like Philadelphia and Camden.

Ventnor City officially became a city on March 17, 1903. It was formed from parts of Egg Harbor Township.

History of Ventnor City

How Ventnor City Got Its Name

The name "Ventnor" was suggested by S. Bartram Richards' wife. She was the wife of a key person at the Camden and Atlantic Land Company. She had recently visited a seaside town called Ventnor on the Isle of Wight in England. The company was developing the area south of Atlantic City. They chose the name in January 1889.

Becoming an Official City

The city was officially created by the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1903. A law was passed that said:

"All of Atlantic County, which used to be part of Egg Harbor Township, located on Absecon Beach, between Atlantic City to the west and South Atlantic City to the east, with the Atlantic Ocean to the south and Beach Thoroughfare to the north, is now a City of this State. All people living in this area are now part of a city called Ventnor City. This law starts right away, and it was approved on March 17, 1903."

The very first meeting for Ventnor City happened on April 20, 1903. It was held at the Carisbrooke Inn. This inn was located near where the City Hall is today. The name "Carisbrooke" also comes from a place on the Isle of Wight.

Geography and Location

Ventnor City's Size and Surroundings

Ventnor City covers about 3.52 square miles (9.13 square kilometers). About 1.96 square miles (5.07 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 1.57 square miles (4.06 square kilometers), is water.

The city is located on Absecon Island, which is about 8.1 miles long. Other cities on this island include Atlantic City to the northeast. To the southwest are Margate City and Longport.

The Boardwalk

Ventnor City has a boardwalk that runs along its 1.7-mile beach. This boardwalk connects to the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. It stretches all the way to Ventnor City's border with Margate City.

Population and People

Ventnor City's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 10,650 people living in Ventnor City. These people lived in 4,592 homes. About 2,645 of these were families.

Most of the people were White (about 75.83%). There were also Black or African American residents (4.25%), Asian residents (8.68%), and Native American residents (0.47%). About 8.08% of the people were from other races. About 18.05% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups in Ventnor City

About 18.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 45.5 years.

Education in Ventnor City

Ventnor City Public Schools

The Ventnor City School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In the 2018–19 school year, the district had 684 students. There were about 70 teachers, meaning there were about 9.7 students for every teacher.

The district has two schools:

• Ventnor Elementary School: This school has students from Pre-K to 5th grade.
• Ventnor Middle School: This school serves students in 6th to 8th grade.

High School for Ventnor City Students

Students in ninth through twelfth grades from Ventnor City go to Atlantic City High School. This high school is in nearby Atlantic City. Students from Brigantine and Margate City also attend this school. This arrangement has been in place since 1920.

Other high school options for Ventnor City students include:

• Atlantic County Institute of Technology: Located in Mays Landing.
• Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts: Located in Somers Point.

Former Catholic School

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden used to run St. James School in Ventnor City. It was a school for grades K-8. In 2008, it merged with another school to become Holy Family Regional School. However, this school closed at the end of the 2010–2011 school year. The building was later taken down in 2016.

Transportation

County Route 629 in Ventnor City

Roads in Ventnor City

As of 2010, Ventnor City had about 36.45 miles of roads. Most of these roads (34.03 miles) are maintained by the city itself. The county maintains about 2.42 miles of roads.

There are no major highways like Interstates or U.S. Routes that go directly through Ventnor City. The main roads are smaller county routes, such as County Route 629.

Dorset Avenue Bridge

The Dorset Avenue Bridge is a special kind of bridge called a "bascule drawbridge." It crosses the Intracoastal Waterway. This bridge can open up to let boats pass through. Its operation is controlled by federal rules. The bridge is an important part of County Route 629.

Public Bus Service

NJ Transit provides bus service in Ventnor City. You can take buses from Ventnor City to Atlantic City. These include routes 504 (coming from Margate) and 505 (coming from Longport).

Climate and Weather

Ventnor City's Climate Type

Ventnor City has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot summers that are a bit humid. Winters are cool, and there is rain all year round.

In summer, a cool afternoon sea breeze often blows. This helps to cool things down. However, sometimes it can get very hot and humid. In winter, it can get very cold and windy.

Average Temperatures

The average yearly temperature in Ventnor City is about 54.7°F (12.6°C).

• In January, the average temperature is around 33.9°F (1.1°C).
• In July, the average temperature is around 75.1°F (23.9°C).

The ocean water near Atlantic City (which is close to Ventnor City) also changes temperature throughout the year. In February, the ocean water is coldest, around 35°F (2°C). In August, it's warmest, around 73°F (23°C).

Snowfall

On average, Ventnor City gets about 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm) of snow each winter (November to April). February is usually the snowiest month. This is when big winter storms called "nor'easters" are most common.

Ecology and Nature

Ventnor City's natural plant life would mostly be Northern Cordgrass. This type of plant grows in coastal areas. It forms a kind of Coastal Prairie.

Notable People from Ventnor City

Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Ventnor City. Here are a few:

• Chris A. Brown (born 1964): A politician who served in the New Jersey government.
• B. J. Callaghan (born 1981/1982): A soccer manager who coached the United States men's national team for a time.
• Wayne Colman (born 1946): A former professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints.
• Royden B. Davis (1923–2002): He was the Dean of Georgetown College at Georgetown University.
• Walter Evans Edge (1873–1956): He served as the Governor of New Jersey multiple times.
• Frank S. Farley (1901–1977): A New Jersey State Senator who was an important political leader in Atlantic County.
• Benjamin Foulois (1879–1967): A general in the United States Army and a pioneer in aviation (early flying).
• Robert Geddes (1923–2023): A famous architect who was the dean of the Princeton University School of Architecture.
• Pinky Kravitz (1927–2015): A well-known radio broadcaster and journalist.
• Frank LoBiondo (born 1946): A former member of the U.S. Congress.
• Barry Lubin (born 1952): Known as "Grandma" from the Big Apple Circus.
• Siegmund Lubin (1851–1923): A pioneer in early motion pictures (movies).
• Sol Metzger (1880–1932): A football player and coach.
• Greg Roman (born 1972): An assistant coach in the National Football League.
• John Roman (born 1952): A former professional football player for the New York Jets.
• Cathy Rush (born 1947): A famous women's basketball coach who led Immaculata University to three national titles.
• Mike Segal (1922–1982): A politician and businessman who helped make gambling legal in Atlantic City.
• Justin Williams (born 1981): A professional ice hockey player who brought the Stanley Cup to Ventnor City Hall in 2012.

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In Spanish: Ventnor City para niños