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Jackson Township is a Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 42,816. Jackson's most famous attraction is Six Flags Great Adventure, which as of spring 2005 has the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world: Kingda Ka. Jackson is also home to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags Wild Safari.

Vista Center is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Jackson Township.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 261.1 km² (100.8 mi²). 259.2 km² (100.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²) of it (0.74%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 42,816 people, 14,176 households, and 11,269 families residing in the township. The population density was 165.2/km² (427.9/mi²). There were 14,640 housing units at an average density of 56.5/km² (146.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 91.26% White, 3.90% African American, 0.13% Native American, 2.06% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.78% of the population.

There were 14,176 households out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the township the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,218, and the median income for a family was $71,045. Males had a median income of $51,276 versus $33,882 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,981. About 2.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The Mayor of Jackson Township is Mark Seda. Township Council members are Jason J. Gudaitis, Emily Ingram, Scott R. Martin, Angelo Stallone and Ann M. Updegrave[Township Directory], accessed July 13, 2006.

Federal, state and county representation

Jackson Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 30th Legislative District.

New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Mercer County, Monmouth County and Ocean County, is represented by Christopher Smith (R). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City).

The 30th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Robert Singer (R, Lakewood Township) and in the Assembly by Ronald S. Dancer (R, Jackson Township) and Joseph R. Malone (R, Bordentown). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).

Ocean County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Ocean County's Freeholders are: John C. Bartlett Jr., John P. Kelly, James F. Lacey, Gerry P. Little and Joseph H. Vicari.

Education

The Jackson School District serves students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is comprised of six elementary school serving grades K-5, two middle schools and a single high school. A second high school, called Jackson Liberty High School, is opening in the fall of 2006.

Schools in the district are:

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