Wanamassa, New Jersey facts for kids
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Wanamassa, New Jersey
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Location of Wanamassa in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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 Wanamassa, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Wanamassa, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Wanamassa, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Ocean |
| Named for | Native American leader Wanamassa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) 3.27% |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,344 |
| • Density | 3,899.46/sq mi (1,505.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07712
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| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-76700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390450 |
Wanamassa /wɑːnɑːmæsə/ is a community in New Jersey, United States. It is located in Monmouth County, within Ocean Township. Wanamassa is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
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The Name Wanamassa
The community of Wanamassa was named after an important Native American leader. This leader, also named Wanamassa, lived in the 17th century.
Geography of Wanamassa
Wanamassa is a small area. It covers about 1.15 square miles (2.98 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Wanamassa changes over time. The U.S. Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is how the population of Wanamassa has changed:
- 1990: 4,530 people
- 2000: 4,551 people
- 2010: 4,532 people
- 2020: 4,344 people
Who Lives in Wanamassa?
In 2010, there were 4,532 people living in Wanamassa. Most people were White, making up about 88% of the population. Other groups included Black or African American, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. About 6.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in Wanamassa. About 34% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.75 people. The average family had about 3.20 people.
The people in Wanamassa are of different ages. About 24% of the population was under 18. About 12% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Wanamassa was about 41.6 years old.
Getting Around Wanamassa
People in Wanamassa can use public transportation. New Jersey Transit offers train service nearby. You can catch a train at the Allenhurst or Asbury Park stations. There are also local bus services available. These include the 832 and 837 bus routes.
Famous People from Wanamassa
Some well-known people have lived in or are connected to Wanamassa:
- Bruce Springsteen (born 1949): A very famous musician.
- George Stetter (born 1945): A Canadian football player. He played for the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Rough Riders.
See also
In Spanish: Wanamassa para niños
