Fair Haven is a borough situated in the Jersey Shore region within Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area. Fair Haven is located on the Rumson peninsula along the Navesink River and is bordered by Red Bank and Little Silver to the west. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,269, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 148 (+2.4%) from the 2010 census count of 6,121, which in turn reflected an increase of 184 (+3.1%) from the 5,937 counted in the 2000 census.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.

Fair Haven was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 28, 1912, from portions of Shrewsbury Township, subject to the results of a referendum held on April 23, 1912. Portions of the borough were exchanged with Red Bank on June 17, 1957.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 179. Accessed March 26, 2012.History, Borough of Fair Haven. Accessed May 30, 2022.

The borough has been one of the state's highest-income communities.Fair Haven, New Jersey, NeighborhoodScout. Accessed May 11, 2023. In the 2013–2017 American Community Survey, Fair Haven had a median household income of $158,264 (ranked 23rd in the state) and included 36.6% of households earning more than $200,000 annually.Cervenka, Susanne. "Rich in New Jersey: Here are the 50 wealthiest towns in the state. Is yours one of them?", Asbury Park Press, July 1, 2019. Accessed May 11, 2023. "23. Fair Haven County: Monmouth County Median household income: $158,264 Percent making more than $200,000: 36.6%"

In 2012, Forbes.com listed Fair Haven as 355th in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", with a median home price of $804,446.Brennan, Morgan. "Most Expensive ZIP Codes: 2012", Forbes, October 16, 2012. Accessed May 1, 2023. In 2018, New Jersey Business Magazine listed Fair Haven as 25th in its listing of "The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in New Jersey", with a median sale price 2017 of $745,000"The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in New Jersey", New Jersey Business Magazine, February 15, 2018. Accessed May 11, 2023. "25 07704 Fair Haven Monmouth County $745,000"

History Fair Haven's first permanent settlement dates to a structure built in 1816 at the Navesink River near today's Fair Haven Road. By the mid-19th century, steamboats stopped at "Chandler's Dock" on a route between Red Bank and New York City, bringing visitors to the area and local oysters to the city. Fisk Chapel was rebuilt in 1882 to accommodate the borough's African American population.Finley, Bill. "Fisk Chapel", The New York Times, March 26, 2006. Accessed May 26, 2015. "Fair Haven's second black church, renamed the Fisk Chapel when it was rebuilt in 1882, was paid for by General Fisk and is still open today."

The steamship "Albertina" is depicted on the Borough seal. It was built in 1882 by Lawrence & Foulks.

Fair Haven has an annual Fireman's Fair during the last weekend of summer including Labor Day weekend which attracts a couple of thousand people, including noted musicians Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. The Fair Haven Fireman's Fair also has a Fireman's night and invites all firefighters from any other firehouse to come and join in the festivities.Capuzzo, Jill P. "Living In: Fair Haven, N.J.", The New York Times, August 13, 2010. Accessed March 26, 2012. "Another much-anticipated annual event, the Fair Haven volunteer fire company's Firemen's Fair, is scheduled for the end of the month. It draws tens of thousands of people to this 1.7-square-mile town on the Navesink River just a couple of miles in from the ocean." The Fireman's Fair used to raffle off a car each year, but most attendees already had their own cars and the decision was made in the 1990s to switch to a 50/50 raffle whose prize can be in the tens of thousands of dollars.2011 Firemen's Fair Friday, Aug. 26 to Sept. 3rd (closed on Sunday's) , Borough of Fair Haven. Accessed March 26, 2012. "But, like all other changes, automobiles became less attractive to families who increasingly owned multiple vehicles, including top-of-the line SUVs. So, the Fair Company discontinued the automobile raffle in the late 1990s and replaced the event with a 'Super 50-50'" event in which the winner walks away with 10s of thousands of dollars -- free to spend on a car or anything else of interest." The fair is on the Fire Company grounds.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.47 km2), including 1.59 square miles (4.13 km2) of land and 0.52 square miles (1.34 km2) of water (24.55%).

The borough borders the Monmouth County communities of Little Silver, Middletown Township, Red Bank and Rumson.Areas touching Fair Haven, MapIt. Accessed March 29, 2020.Regional Location Map, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Accessed March 29, 2020.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Demographics

2020 census As of the 2020 census, Fair Haven had a population of 6,269. The median age was 40.1 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 12.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.3 males age 18 and over.

99.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 1 resident lived in rural areas.

There were 1,994 households in Fair Haven, of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 74.6% were married-couple households, 7.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 16.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 2,074 housing units, of which 3.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.8%.

+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 5,724 91.3% Black or African American 67 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native 6 0.1% Asian 93 1.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Some other race 31 0.5% Two or more races 348 5.6% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 241 3.8%

2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 6,121 people, 1,970 households, and 1,659 families in the borough. The population density was 3,832.5 per square mile (1,479.7/km2). There were 2,065 housing units at an average density of 1,292.9 per square mile (499.2/km2). The racial makeup was 94.63% (5,792) White, 2.50% (153) Black or African American, 0.10% (6) Native American, 1.08% (66) Asian, 0.10% (6) Pacific Islander, 0.44% (27) from other races, and 1.16% (71) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% (165) of the population.

Of the 1,970 households, 51.4% had children under the age of 18; 73.6% were married couples living together; 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 15.8% were non-families. Of all households, 13.8% were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.45.

34.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.7 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $112,308 (with a margin of error of +/− $18,209) and the median family income was $113,546 (+/− $18,045). Males had a median income of $109,643 (+/− $28,479) versus $62,083 (+/− $15,309) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $54,241 (+/− $6,162). About 0.9% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Fair haven borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 26, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 5,937 people, 1,998 households, and 1,658 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 2,037 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 93.87% White, 4.09% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Fair Haven borough, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 5, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Fair Haven borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 5, 2012.

There were 1,998 households, out of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $97,220, and the median income for a family was $109,760. Males had a median income of $83,657 versus $51,389 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $44,018. About 1.6% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Government

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