Colts Neck, New Jersey
| Colts Neck Township, New Jersey | |
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| Township | |
| Township of Colts Neck | |
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 Map of Colts Neck Township in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. |
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 Census Bureau map of Colts Neck Township, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates: 40°17′38″N 74°10′06″W / 40.293934°N 74.168299°WCoordinates: 40°17′38″N 74°10′06″W / 40.293934°N 74.168299°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |
 New Jersey
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| County | Monmouth |
| Incorporated | February 18, 1847 as Atlantic Township |
| Renamed | November 6, 1962 as Colts Neck Township |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township |
| • Body | Township Committee |
| • Mayor | Thomas Orgo (Republican Party, term ends December 31, 2016) |
| • Administrator | Kathleen M. Capristo |
| • Clerk | Beth Kara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.792 sq mi (82.341 km2) |
| • Land | 30.731 sq mi (79.593 km2) |
| • Water | 1.061 sq mi (2.748 km2) 3.34% |
| Area rank | 78th of 566 in state 6th of 53 in county |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population (2010 Census) | |
| • Total | 10,142 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 10,039 |
| • Rank | 243rd of 566 in state 19th of 53 in county |
| • Density | 330.0/sq mi (127.4/km2) |
| • Density rank | 471st of 566 in state 51st of 53 in county |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07722 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 3402514560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882602 |
| Website | www |
Colts Neck Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 10,142, reflecting a decline of 2,189 (-17.8%) from the 12,331 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 3,772 (+44.1%) from the 8,559 counted in the 1990 Census.
What is now Colts Neck Township was established by an act of the New Jersey Legislature as Atlantic Township on February 18, 1847, from portions of Freehold Township, Middletown Township and Shrewsbury Township. The name was changed to "Colts Neck Township" as of November 6, 1962, based on the results of a referendum held that day.
Colts Neck is a community in Central New Jersey, located within the New York metropolitan area. Many people choose to move to Colts Neck due to its open space and proximity to the Jersey Shore, while still being within commuting distance of New York City and, to a lesser extent, Philadelphia. The township's strict zoning ordinances have long kept out urban development and chain stores, allowing for locally owned businesses, while still being close to malls, movie theaters, and other amenities in neighboring communities. A 2007 study of New Jersey's wealthiest communities listed Colts Neck as New Jersey's 16th wealthiest municipality and categorized the township's population as "top rung", meaning:
These communities are the wealthiest consumer market, representing less than 1 percent of all U.S. households. These highly educated residents are in their peak earning years, aged 45 to 64, in married-couple households, with or without children. The median age is 42.3 years. With the purchasing power to indulge any choice, Top Rung residents travel in style, both domestically and overseas. This is the top market for owning or leasing a luxury car; residents favor new imported vehicles, especially convertibles. Exercise and community activities are part of their busy lifestyle. Avid readers, these residents find time to read two or more daily newspapers and countless books.
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