West Belmar, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Belmar, New Jersey
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Looking north along Route 71 approaching Seventeenth Avenue
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Map of West Belmar highlighted within Monmouth County. Right: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey.
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 West Belmar, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
West Belmar, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
West Belmar, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Wall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,459 |
| • Density | 5,243.07/sq mi (2,024.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07719
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| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-78350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390466 |
West Belmar is a small community in Wall Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau uses for collecting statistics. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 2,459 people lived there.
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About West Belmar
West Belmar is a quiet area in New Jersey. It is part of a larger area called Wall Township. Being a CDP helps the government understand how many people live in different parts of the country. It also helps them learn about the people who live there.
Where is West Belmar Located?
West Belmar is found in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is a small place, covering about 0.47 square miles (1.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders. It is located near the coast of New Jersey.
Who Lives in West Belmar?
The people living in West Belmar come from many different backgrounds. The United States Census Bureau collects information about everyone. This helps us understand the community better.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in West Belmar has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from recent censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,498 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,606 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,493 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,459 | −1.4% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 |
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- In 2010, there were 2,493 people living in West Belmar.
- There were 984 households, which are groups of people living together.
- About 28% of these households had children under 18.
- Many families were married couples living together.
- The average age of people in West Belmar was about 40.7 years old.
- About 21.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: West Belmar para niños
