Lake Como, New Jersey
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Area code(s) | 732[11] |
FIPS code | 3402537560[1][12][13] |
GNIS feature ID | 0885400[1][14] |
Website | www |
Lake Como is a borough located in the Jersey Shore region, within Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,697,[7] a decrease of 62 (−3.5%) from the 2010 census count of 1,759,[15][16] which in turn reflected a decline of 47 (−2.6%) from the 1,806 counted in the 2000 census.[17] It is the tenth-smallest municipality by land area in New Jersey.[18]
Lake Como was originally formed as the borough of South Belmar by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1924, from portions of Wall Township, subject to the results of a referendum held on May 6, 1924.[19] On November 2, 2004, voters in the borough approved changing the locality's name to Lake Como, which became effective as of January 4, 2005.[20]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), including 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2) of water (3.08%).[1][2]
The borough borders the Monmouth County communities of Belmar, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights and Wall Township.[21][22][23]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1930 | 886 | — | |
1940 | 955 | 7.8% | |
1950 | 1,294 | 35.5% | |
1960 | 1,537 | 18.8% | |
1970 | 1,490 | −3.1% | |
1980 | 1,566 | 5.1% | |
1990 | 1,482 | −5.4% | |
2000 | 1,806 | 21.9% | |
2010 | 1,759 | −2.6% | |
2020 | 1,697 | −3.5% | |
2023 (est.) | 1,665 | [8] | −1.9% |
Population sources: 1930[24] 1940–2000[25] 2000[26][27] 2010[15][16] 2020[7] |
2010 census
The
Of the 785 households, 22.9% had children under the age of 18; 34.9% were married couples living together; 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 49.2% were non-families. Of all households, 38.6% were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.05.[15]
19.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 105.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 102.7 males.[15]
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010
2000 census
As of the
There were 824 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.5% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 3.10.[26][27]
In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.[26][27]
The median income for a household in the borough was $47,566, and the median income for a family was $56,538. Males had a median income of $41,550 versus $27,708 for females. The
Government
Local government
Lake Como is governed under the
As of 2025[update], the mayor of Lake Como is Democrat Kevin Higgins, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Douglas E. Witte (D, 2025), Heather Albala-Doyle (D, 2027), Chris D'Antuono (D, 2027), Nicholas DeMauro (D, 2026), Hawley G. Scull (D, 2025) and Peter Ventrice (D, 2026).[3][32][33][34][35]
In February 2021, the borough council considered three candidates whose names were submitted by the Democratic municipal committee and chose Peter Ventrice to fill the seat expiring in December 2023 that had been held by David Gardner until he resigned from office the previous month.[36] Ventrice served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when he was selected to serve the balance of the term of office.[37]
In September 2019, the borough council selected Nicholas DeMauro from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that was vacated by John Carvelli after he resigned from office the previous month after announcing that he was moving out of Lake Como.[38]
In September 2018, David Gardner was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that had been vacated by Kevin Higgins, who was appointed mayor the previous monthto fill the seat vacated by Brian T. Wilton.[39] Kevin Higgins and David Gardner served and were elected to their respective positions in November 2018. Kevin Higgins was elected to a full four-year term ending December 2022.[40]
In January 2017, Christopher D'Antuono was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2018 that was vacated by Michael Noonan; D'Antono will serve on an interim basis until the November 2017 general election, when voters will select a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office.[41]
In January 2015, the borough council selected Hawley Scull from three names nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the vacant seat of Patricia A. Tzibrouk expiring in December 2016.[42] In the November 2015 general election, Scull was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.[43]
Later in January 2015, the borough council chose Michael Noonan to fill the council seat expiring December 2015 that was vacated when Brian Wilton took office as mayor.[44]
Federal, state and county representation
Lake Como is located in the 4th Congressional District[45] and is part of New Jersey's 30th state legislative district.[46]
For the
For the 2024-2025 session, the 30th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Robert Singer (R, Lakewood Township) and in the General Assembly by Sean T. Kean (R, Wall Township) and Avi Schnall (D, Lakewood Township).[50]
Monmouth County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director.[51]
As of 2025[update], Monmouth County's Commissioners are
Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township),[59][60] Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township)[61][62] and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township).[63][64]
Politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2024 | 461 | 47.72% | 473 | 48.96% | 32 | 3.31% |
2020 | 436 | 44.67% | 526 | 53.89% | 14 | 1.43% |
2016 | 388 | 48.26% | 384 | 47.76% | 32 | 3.98% |
2012 | 295 | 42.20% | 390 | 55.79% | 14 | 2.00% |
2008 | 314 | 39.75% | 459 | 58.10% | 17 | 2.15% |
2004 | 374 | 45.95% | 428 | 52.58% | 12 | 1.47% |
2000 | 311 | 40.81% | 409 | 53.67% | 42 | 5.51% |
1996 | 250 | 33.07% | 411 | 54.37% | 95 | 12.57% |
1992 | 234 | 31.84% | 337 | 45.85% | 164 | 22.31% |
As of March 2011, there were a total of 992 registered voters in Lake Como, of which 301 (30.3%) were registered as
In the
In the
Education
The Belmar School District serves students in public school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Belmar Elementary School.[74] The district serves both Belmar and Lake Como, a non-operating district.[75] As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 471 students and 51.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.1:1.[76] Students from Lake Como attend as part of a sending/receiving relationship.[77] The single facility is two schools in one, a primary school for grades preschool through fifth and a middle school organization plan for grades six through eight.
Students attending
Public school students may also attend Red Bank Regional High School, Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Academy of Allied Health & Science, Academy Charter School, High Technology High School, Communications High School or Biotechnology High School.[77] They also have the option to attend Academy Charter High School in Lake Como, which accepts students on a lottery basis from the communities of Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken and Lake Como.[83][84]
Transportation
Roads and highways
As of May 2010[update], the borough had a total of 5.47 miles (8.80 km) of roadways, of which 5.03 miles (8.10 km) were maintained by the municipality and 0.44 miles (0.71 km) by Monmouth County.[85]
No major highways pass directly through the borough. The most significant roads are minor county routes, such as
Public transportation
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Lake Como include:
- African-American scientist and astronomer, who participated in the world's first lunar radar echo experiments as part of Project Diana[87]
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