For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.14. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 10,907 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.55% of the population. The racial makeup of the township was 55.92% White, 38.16% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.98% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. There were 12,217 housing units at an average density of 1,485.4 per square mile (573.8/km 2). The population density was 3,366.8 people per square mile (1,300.6/km 2). Census 2000 Īs of the 2000 United States Census there were 27,690 people, 10,907 households, and 6,805 families residing in the township. About 8.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for the borough was $30,656 (+/− $1,559). The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $58,630 (with a margin of error of +/− $3,034) and the median family income was $74,422 (+/− $5,369). For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females, the population had 87.2 males. Ģ0.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.13. Of all households, 31.8% were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Of the 11,201 households, 23.6% had children under the age of 18 39.6% were married couples living together 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 38.9% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.33% (2,607) of the population. There were 12,991 housing units at an average density of 1,587.8 per square mile (613.1/km 2). The population density was 3,414.3 per square mile (1,318.3/km 2). The 2010 United States census counted 27,935 people, 11,201 households, and 6,844 families in the township. Demographics Historical populationġ930–1990 2000 2010 Seven municipalities border the lake, accounting for 27 miles (43 km) of shoreline, also including Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour and Ocean Township. ĭeal Lake covers 158 acres (64 ha) and is overseen by the Deal Lake Commission, which was established in 1974. The township borders the Monmouth County communities of Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Neptune City, Ocean Township, Tinton Falls and Wall Township. Neptune Township is a diverse community, both in terms of population and landscape, extending from the seaside community of Ocean Grove, a national historic site, to Mid-town which is undergoing a municipal-led revitalization, to the riverside residential community of Shark River Hills, to the open spaces of Shark River Park and the commercial corridor on Route 66 in the west. The southern border is the Shark River estuary, and the northern border is with Asbury Park and Ocean Township. Neptune Township stretches from the Atlantic Ocean west to the Garden State Parkway (exit 100). Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Bradley Park, the Gables, Green Grove, Hamilton, Hamilton Mills, Mid-Town, Summerfield, Seaview Island, The Observatory, West Grove, West Neptune and Whitesville. Ocean Grove (2010 Census population of 3,342 ) and Shark River Hills (2010 population of 3,697 ) are census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Neptune Township. Climate data for Neptune, NJ (1991–2020 normals)Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 8.84 square miles (22.90 km 2), including 8.13 square miles (21.05 km 2) of land and 0.72 square miles (1.86 km 2) of water (8.11%).