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{{Short description|Populated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey, US}}
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'''Mays Landing''' is a ] and ] located within ], in ], ]. As of the ], the CDP population was 2,321. It is the ] of ]{{GR|6}}. The community was named for Captain George May, who sailed the ] in 1740, and purchased land in the area in 1756.<ref>. Accessed ], ]. "1740 - Captain George May, an agent for the London Company, sailed up the Great Egg Harbor River and found an area rich in oak and pine which was perfect for shipbuilding. 1756 - Captain May bought land near Babcock Creek and later established a trading post and shipyard."</ref> It is also home to the ]
'''Mays Landing''' is an ] and ] (CDP)<ref>, ]. Accessed December 1, 2022.</ref> located within ] in ], in the ] of ].<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212200359/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US34001 |date=2020-02-12 }}, ]. Accessed June 16, 2013.</ref><ref>, ]. Accessed June 16, 2013.</ref><ref name=CPH232>, ], p. III-3, August 2012. Accessed June 16, 2013.</ref>

At the ], May's Landing's population was 2,135.<ref name="Census2010"> {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212142800/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3444820 |date=2020-02-12 }}, ]. Accessed September 19, 2012.</ref><ref>, State of ]. Accessed April 19, 2015.</ref> It is the ] of ], which itself is a part of the ] region of New Jersey.<ref name="CountyMap">, ]. Accessed July 10, 2017.</ref>

==History==
]
The community was named for Captain George May, who sailed the ] in 1740, and purchased land in the area in 1756.<ref>. Accessed August 10, 2007. "1740 – Captain George May, an agent for the London Company, sailed up the Great Egg Harbor River and found an area rich in oak and pine which was perfect for shipbuilding. 1756 – Captain May bought land near Babcock Creek and later established a trading post and shipyard."</ref> The location was suitable for building ships using local timber and iron from Weymouth foundries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historic Timeline |url=https://hamiltonhistorical.org/historic-timeline |publisher=Hamilton Historical Society}}</ref> In February 1837, Atlantic County was created and Mays Landing was established as the county seat. The ] was built here in 1838.<ref>{{cite web |title=History of Atlantic County |url=https://www.atlantic-county.org/history/ |publisher=Atlantic County, New Jersey}}</ref>

==Historic district==
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Mays Landing Historic District
| nrhp_type = HD | nocat = yes
| image = Abbott House, Mays Landing, NJ.jpg
| caption = Abbott House
| location =
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| built =
| architect OR builder =
| architecture = Second Empire, Gothic, Italianate
| added = August 23, 1990
| area = {{convert|147|acre}}
| refnum = 90001245<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2013a|refnum=90001245}}</ref>
| designated_other1_name = New Jersey Register of Historic Places
| designated_other1_abbr = NJRHP
| designated_other1_link = New Jersey Register of Historic Places
| designated_other1_date = January 11, 1990
| designated_other1_number = 338<ref name=NJRHP>{{cite web |title=New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Atlantic County |url=https://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/1identify/nrsr_lists/ATLANTIC.pdf#page=6 |publisher=] – Historic Preservation Office |page=6 |date=March 30, 2023 }}</ref>
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The '''Mays Landing Historic District''' is a {{convert|147|acre|adj=on}} ] encompassing East and West Main streets and intersecting streets in the community. It was added to the ] on August 23, 1990, for its significance in architecture, community planning, industry, and politics. The district has 259 ], four contributing sites, three contributing structures, and three contributing objects. Contributing buildings include the ] and the ], which were previously listed individually on the NRHP. The Abbott House features ]. The Champion House has ] and ]. The owner, John E. Champion, was once the owner of the Samuel Richards Hotel, then known as the American Hotel.<ref name="nrhpdoc">{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=90001245}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Mays Landing Historic District |publisher=]|first1=Priscilla M. |last1=Thompson |date=December 1987 }} With {{NRHP url|id=90001245|photos=y|title=accompanying 71 photos}}</ref>

<gallery heights=150px mode="packed">
File:Samuel Richards Hotel, Mays Landing, NJ.jpg|], built 1837
File:Presbyterian Church, Mays Landing, NJ.jpg|], built 1841
File:Champion House, Mays Landing, NJ.jpg|Champion House, built {{circa|1860}}
</gallery>


==Geography== ==Geography==
According to the ], Mays Landing had a total area of {{convert|1.885|mi2|km2}}, including {{convert|1.660|mi2|km2}} of land and {{convert|0.225|mi2|km2}} of water (11.91%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR1">, ]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref>
Mays Landing is located at {{coor dms|39|27|22|N|74|43|37|W|city}} (39.456028, -74.727050){{GR|1}}.


The community is located {{convert|20|mi|km}} west of ].<ref>. '']''. Accessed November 27, 2012.</ref> The community known as ] is located {{convert|5|mi|0}} west of Mays Landing on ] but is sometimes considered part of it, with ZIP codes of 08330 and 08342. ] is an unincorporated area {{convert|4|mi|0}} east of Mays Landing on US 40.
According to the ], the CDP has a total area of 5.0 ] (1.9 ]). 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (10.94%) is water.

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the ] system, Mays Landing has a ], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref></ref>
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|Jan high F = 41.5
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|Oct humidity = 74.8
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|Dec humidity = 70.6
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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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| 1990=2090 |1990= 2090
| 2000=2321 |2000= 2321
|2010= 2135
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As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2,321 people, 892 households, and 599 families residing in the CDP. The ] was 527.1/km² (1,362.8/mi²). There were 952 housing units at an average density of 216.2/km² (559.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.25% ], 5.00% ], 0.09% ], 0.73% ], 0.22% ], 0.78% from ], and 1.94% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 3.96% of the population.


===2010 census===
There were 892 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were ] living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12.
The ] counted 2,135 people, 859 households, and 572 families in the CDP. The ] was {{convert|1286.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 949 housing units at an average density of {{convert|571.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup was 88.99% (1,900) ], 5.48% (117) ], 0.47% (10) ], 0.98% (21) ], 0.00% (0) ], 1.92% (41) from ], and 2.15% (46) from two or more races. ] of any race were 7.26% (155) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/>


In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males. Of the 859 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18; 46.9% were married couples living together; 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 33.4% were non-families. Of all households, 25.3% were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.<ref name=Census2010/>


20.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.4 males.<ref name=Census2010/>
The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,628, and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $41,432 versus $30,154 for females. The ] for the CDP was $23,477. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the ], including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

===2000 census===
At the ],<ref name="GR2" /> there were 2,321 people, 892 households and 599 families residing in the CDP. The ] was {{convert|527.1|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|people|people|abbr=on}}. There were 952 housing units at an average density of {{convert|216.2|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|units|units|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.25% ], 5.00% ], 0.09% ], 0.73% ], 0.22% ], 0.78% from ], and 1.94% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 3.96% of the population.<ref name=Census2000> {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212101933/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/1600000US3444820 |date=2020-02-12 }}, ]. Accessed September 19, 2012.</ref>

There were 892 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were ] living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12.<ref name=Census2000/>

25.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.<ref name=Census2000/>

The ] was $52,628 and the median family income was $60,000. Males had a median income of $41,432 compared with $30,154 for females. The ] for the CDP was $23,477. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the ], including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/> The Atlantic County Special Services School is a public school which services students with disabilities from the ages of 3 1/2 to 21.


==Education== ==Education==
Mays Landing is served by ], part of the ]. Schools operated by the ] are William Davies Middle School, the George L. Hess Educational complex and the Shaner School.
is a ], operated under the jurisdiction of the ]. There is also the William Davies Middle School, George L. Hess Educational complex, and the Shanner School. All of which are in the same distric. Oakcrest High School is also located in Mays Landing <ref>, ]. Accessed ], ].</ref> There is also the William Davies Middle School, George L. Hess Educational complex, and the Shanner School. All of which are in the same distric. Oakcrest High School is also located in Mays Landing

The ], established in 1974 and located on a campus covering {{convert|58|acres}}, provides vocational instruction to high school students and adults from across Atlantic County, and was one of eight schools in the state recognized in 2008 as a ] by the ].<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030021835/http://www.acitech.org/mission-history.cfm |date=2013-10-30 }}, ]. Accessed September 19, 2012.</ref>

Saint Vincent de Paul Regional School is a ] in Mays Landing, serving students in ] through ] since 1961 and operated under the jurisdiction of the ].<ref>, St. Vincent de Paul Regional School. Accessed February 19, 2023. "In 1961, St. Vincent de Paul Regional School opened its doors, under the direction of Monsignor Charles Beausang and the Sisters of St. Joseph's Chestnut Hill."</ref><ref>, South Jersey Catholic Schools. Accessed February 19, 2023.</ref>

] was the second ] to be established in New Jersey, and moved to its campus in Mays Landing in February 1968 where it now serves students from both Atlantic County and ].<ref>, ]. Accessed February 22, 2023. "The site for the college was selected on November 19, 1964, and official ground breaking ceremonies for its nine-building complex in Mays Landing were held in November 1966. Atlantic Cape opened its doors to students in September 1966, using facilities rented from Atlantic City High School. In February 1968 the college moved to its present campus at 5100 Black Horse Pike (U.S. Route 322) in Mays Landing."</ref>

==Transportation==
] provides bus service to ] on the ] route and to ] on the ] route.<ref>, ], backed up by the ] as of July 26, 2010. Accessed September 19, 2012.</ref>

==Winery==
* ]


==Notable residents== ==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey}}
Notable current and former residents of Mays Landing include:
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Mays Landing include:
*] (1963-), singer and entertainer, who became ].<ref>Chira, Susan. , '']'', ], ]. Accessed ], ]. "Her home is in Mays Landing, 15 miles west of Atlantic City, the site of the contest."</ref>
* ] (1847–1929), writer, clubwoman<ref name="Scannell1917">{{cite book |title=Scannell's New Jersey's First Citizens and State Guide |date=1917 |volume=1 |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UpVhIWaxi9AC&pg=PA33 |pages=33–34|chapter=Sarah Joanna Dennis Balliett (Mrs. L. Dow) |access-date=5 September 2023 |language=en }} {{Source-attribution}}</ref>
*], former wrestler for ] and ] player for the ].<ref>, ] Archive, ], ]. Accessed ], ]. "Professional wrestler Darren Drozdov was undergoing surgery today, after fracturing his neck during a match at Nassau Coliseum. Drozdov, aka "The Droz," was wrestling D'Lo Brown Tuesday night when the accident occurred. Drozdov, 30, of Mays Landing, N.J., was taken by ambulance to the Nassau County Medical Center in serious condition."</ref>
* ] (born 1995), former linebacker for the ] team. Signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017 after going undrafted<ref>James, Michael. , '']'', August 24, 2016. Accessed October 25, 2016. "Oakcrest High School graduate and Penn State University linebacker Brandon Bell was named defensive captain Tuesday for the Nittany Lions' upcoming season. Bell is a senior from Mays Landing who graduated from Oakcrest in 2013 and was a Press first-team All-Star."</ref>
*] (1810-1878), served in the ], where he represented ] from 1867 to 1871.<ref>, '']''. Accessed ], ].</ref>
* ], actor<ref>Fertsch, Cindy. , ''Shore Local News'', February 2, 2023. Accessed March 6, 2024. "That young man featured in the new Netflix family film, ''Dog Gone'', is played by Mays Landing’s own Johnny Berchtold."</ref>
* ] (born 1978), football safety who played for the ]<ref>LeConey, Bill. , '']'', January 5, 2000. Accessed September 19, 2012. "Bird, a junior from Mays Landing, finished with three tackles, one for a loss."</ref>
* ] (1879–1968), established and ran the national headquarters of the ] at Sunshine Park (which operated from 1931 to 1983) in Mays Landing<ref>Barlas, Thomas. , '']'', July 30, 2009, updated June 20, 2019. Accessed July 22, 2020.</ref>
* ] (born 1990), singer-songwriter and record producer<ref>Jackson, Vincent. , '']'', March 3, 2019. Accessed July 22, 2020. "Darhyl 'DJ' Camper Jr., who has had multiple Grammy nominations over the years, has met many starry-eyed teenagers who want to have a career as a recording artist.... Camper, a former Mays Landing resident, decided to work with H.E.R. six years ago."</ref>
* ] (born 1963), singer and entertainer, who became ]<ref>]. , '']'', September 19, 1983. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Her home is in Mays Landing, {{convert|15|mi|km}} west of Atlantic City, the site of the contest."</ref>
* ] (born 1992), competitive eater<ref>Weinberg, David. , '']'', July 10, 2017. Accessed July 18, 2017. "Mays Landing native Carmen Cincotti accomplished that gastric milestone last week at the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, New York, on Fourth of July."</ref>
* ] (born 1957), former ] ] who played in the NFL for the ] and the ]<ref>Lulgjuraj, Susan. , '']'', December 29, 2009. Accessed June 2, 2024. "The Mays Landing resident also has a plaque saluting him as the Most Unheralded Player from the 1978 team.... 'Of course, I remember it,' said Curcio, a 1975 Oakcrest High School graduate."</ref>
* ] (1969–2023), former wrestler for ] and ] player for the ]<ref>, ] Archive, October 6, 1999. Accessed June 22, 2007. "Professional wrestler Darren Drozdov was undergoing surgery today, after fracturing his neck during a match at Nassau Coliseum. Drozdov, aka 'The Droz,' was wrestling D'Lo Brown Tuesday night when the accident occurred. Drozdov, 30, of Mays Landing, N.J., was taken by ambulance to the Nassau County Medical Center in serious condition."</ref>
* ] (1932–2000), track-and-field athlete who was a gold medalist in the ] at ]<ref>] , '']'', February 11, 2000. Accessed January 26, 2016. "Aeriwentha Mae Faggs was born in Mays Landing, N.J., but grew up in New York City."</ref>
* ] (born 1977), professional ] and snow bikecross rider<ref>Bitzer, Hannah. , '']'', June 30, 2012. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Mays Landing native and freestyle motocross star Ronnie Faisst hopes to grab something today that just barely eluded him at the last two Summer X Games - a silver or gold medal."</ref>
* ] (born 1999), ] ] for the ]<ref>Gill, Mike. , ], March 3, 2022. Accessed April 9, 2022. "Former Cedar Creek star Bo Melton made a name for himself on Thursday at the NFL Combine, running a 4.34 time in the 40-yard dash.... The Mays Landing resident finished with 51 receptions for 766 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior at Cedar Creek, and also added 451 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground."</ref>
* ], ] ] for the ]<ref>Anastasia, Phil. , '']'', July 17, 2019. Accessed May 9, 2023. "The third brother, Malachi 'Max' Melton, a senior at Cedar Creek High School, announced Tuesday that he will follow his own path, committing to head west to attend Purdue on a football scholarship.... 'Where I’m from, Mays Landing, New Jersey, everybody is chasing the same thing,' Melton said."</ref>
* ] (1810–1878), who served in the ], where he represented ] from 1867 to 1871<ref>, '']''. Accessed August 24, 2007.</ref>
* ] (1945–2021), historical novelist<ref>Simpson, David. , '']'', October 26, 2011. Accessed September 19, 2012. "When Sharon Kay Penman, of Mays Landing, speaks of completing a novel, she sounds like one of her characters: a medieval warrior."</ref>
* ] (1921–2011), first ] to sing a lead role at the ]<ref>Obituary. , '']'', July 20, 2011. Accessed September 19, 2012. "Zumchak, Graciela Rivera 90 – of Mays Landing went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2011."</ref>


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Populated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey, US

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Mays Landing, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Former Central Hotel on Main Street, part of the Mays Landing Historic DistrictFormer Central Hotel on Main Street, part of the Mays Landing Historic District
Location of Mays Landing in Atlantic County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).Location of Mays Landing in Atlantic County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Census Bureau map of Mays Landing, New JerseyCensus Bureau map of Mays Landing, New Jersey
Mays Landing is located in Atlantic County, New JerseyMays LandingMays LandingLocation in Atlantic CountyShow map of Atlantic County, New JerseyMays Landing is located in New JerseyMays LandingMays LandingLocation in New JerseyShow map of New JerseyMays Landing is located in the United StatesMays LandingMays LandingLocation in the United StatesShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 39°27′10″N 74°43′26″W / 39.452862°N 74.723936°W / 39.452862; -74.723936
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyAtlantic
TownshipHamilton
Named forCaptain George May
Area
 • Total5.94 sq mi (15.38 km)
 • Land5.64 sq mi (14.61 km)
 • Water0.30 sq mi (0.77 km)  11.91%
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population
 • Total5,603
 • Density993.1/sq mi (383.4/km)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code08330
Area code609
FIPS code34-44820
GNIS feature ID02390140
Interactive map of Mays Landing, New Jersey

Mays Landing is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Hamilton Township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

At the 2010 U.S. census, May's Landing's population was 2,135. It is the county seat of Atlantic County, which itself is a part of the South Jersey region of New Jersey.

History

1838 Atlantic County Courthouse

The community was named for Captain George May, who sailed the Great Egg Harbor River in 1740, and purchased land in the area in 1756. The location was suitable for building ships using local timber and iron from Weymouth foundries. In February 1837, Atlantic County was created and Mays Landing was established as the county seat. The Atlantic County Courthouse was built here in 1838.

Historic district

United States historic place
Mays Landing Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Abbott House
Area147 acres (59 ha)
Architectural styleSecond Empire, Gothic, Italianate
NRHP reference No.90001245
NJRHP No.338
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 23, 1990
Designated NJRHPJanuary 11, 1990

The Mays Landing Historic District is a 147-acre (59 ha) historic district encompassing East and West Main streets and intersecting streets in the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 1990, for its significance in architecture, community planning, industry, and politics. The district has 259 contributing buildings, four contributing sites, three contributing structures, and three contributing objects. Contributing buildings include the Mays Landing Presbyterian Church and the Samuel Richards Hotel, which were previously listed individually on the NRHP. The Abbott House features Second Empire architecture. The Champion House has Italianate architecture and Doric columns. The owner, John E. Champion, was once the owner of the Samuel Richards Hotel, then known as the American Hotel.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mays Landing had a total area of 1.885 square miles (4.88 km), including 1.660 square miles (4.30 km) of land and 0.225 square miles (0.58 km) of water (11.91%).

The community is located 20 miles (32 km) west of Atlantic City. The community known as Mizpah is located 5 miles (8 km) west of Mays Landing on U.S. Route 40 but is sometimes considered part of it, with ZIP codes of 08330 and 08342. McKee City is an unincorporated area 4 miles (6 km) east of Mays Landing on US 40.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mays Landing has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Climate data for Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1943–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 78
(26) 		76
(24) 		87
(31) 		94
(34) 		99
(37) 		106
(41) 		105
(41) 		103
(39) 		99
(37) 		96
(36) 		84
(29) 		77
(25) 		106
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 62.6
(17.0) 		64.3
(17.9) 		73.3
(22.9) 		82.4
(28.0) 		88.6
(31.4) 		94.1
(34.5) 		96.6
(35.9) 		95.0
(35.0) 		89.5
(31.9) 		82.1
(27.8) 		72.8
(22.7) 		64.2
(17.9) 		98.0
(36.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 41.5
(5.3) 		44.3
(6.8) 		51.8
(11.0) 		61.7
(16.5) 		71.3
(21.8) 		80.6
(27.0) 		85.5
(29.7) 		83.7
(28.7) 		77.0
(25.0) 		66.6
(19.2) 		56.3
(13.5) 		46.0
(7.8) 		63.9
(17.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 24.5
(−4.2) 		26.4
(−3.1) 		32.7
(0.4) 		41.8
(5.4) 		51.0
(10.6) 		61.2
(16.2) 		66.9
(19.4) 		65.2
(18.4) 		57.4
(14.1) 		45.6
(7.6) 		37.2
(2.9) 		28.4
(−2.0) 		44.9
(7.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 4.4
(−15.3) 		9.1
(−12.7) 		15.1
(−9.4) 		26.1
(−3.3) 		34.5
(1.4) 		45.7
(7.6) 		53.6
(12.0) 		51.8
(11.0) 		41.7
(5.4) 		29.8
(−1.2) 		20.0
(−6.7) 		10.7
(−11.8) 		2.2
(−16.6)
Record low °F (°C) −10
(−23) 		−11
(−24) 		2
(−17) 		12
(−11) 		25
(−4) 		37
(3) 		42
(6) 		40
(4) 		32
(0) 		20
(−7) 		10
(−12) 		−7
(−22) 		−11
(−24)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.22
(82) 		2.87
(73) 		4.21
(107) 		3.63
(92) 		3.35
(85) 		3.11
(79) 		3.72
(94) 		4.11
(104) 		3.15
(80) 		3.42
(87) 		3.27
(83) 		3.69
(94) 		41.75
(1,060)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 4.5
(11) 		6.7
(17) 		1.1
(2.8) 		0.3
(0.76) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.2
(0.51) 		3.7
(9.4) 		16.5
(42)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 10.1 9.5 10.3 11.6 10.6 9.4 9.2 8.7 8.0 8.1 9.3 10.2 115.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.9 2.8 0.9 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1.7 8.7
Average relative humidity (%) 69.5 69.0 66.9 66.4 70.7 72.9 73.9 75.7 76.4 74.8 72.8 70.6 71.6
Mean monthly sunshine hours 150.8 157.9 204.5 218.9 243.9 266.2 276.3 271.3 227.6 200.5 147.4 133.8 2,499.1
Percent possible sunshine 50 53 55 55 55 60 61 64 61 58 49 46 56
Source: NOAA (relative humidity and sun 1961–1990)

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19902,090—
20002,32111.1%
20102,135−8.0%
20205,603162.4%
Population sources:
1990–2010 2000
2010 2020

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 2,135 people, 859 households, and 572 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,286.2 people per square mile (496.6 people/km). There were 949 housing units at an average density of 571.7 units per square mile (220.7 units/km). The racial makeup was 88.99% (1,900) White, 5.48% (117) Black or African American, 0.47% (10) Native American, 0.98% (21) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.92% (41) from other races, and 2.15% (46) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.26% (155) of the population.

Of the 859 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18; 46.9% were married couples living together; 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 33.4% were non-families. Of all households, 25.3% were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.

20.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.4 males.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 2,321 people, 892 households and 599 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 527.1 people/km (1,365 people/sq mi). There were 952 housing units at an average density of 216.2 units/km (560 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.25% White, 5.00% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the population.

There were 892 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12.

25.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median household income was $52,628 and the median family income was $60,000. Males had a median income of $41,432 compared with $30,154 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,477. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over. The Atlantic County Special Services School is a public school which services students with disabilities from the ages of 3 1/2 to 21.

Education

Mays Landing is served by Oakcrest High School, part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. Schools operated by the Hamilton Township Schools are William Davies Middle School, the George L. Hess Educational complex and the Shaner School.

The Atlantic County Institute of Technology, established in 1974 and located on a campus covering 58 acres (23 ha), provides vocational instruction to high school students and adults from across Atlantic County, and was one of eight schools in the state recognized in 2008 as a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.

Saint Vincent de Paul Regional School is a Catholic elementary school in Mays Landing, serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade since 1961 and operated under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Camden.

Atlantic Cape Community College was the second community college to be established in New Jersey, and moved to its campus in Mays Landing in February 1968 where it now serves students from both Atlantic County and Cape May County.

Transportation

NJ Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 315 route and to Atlantic City on the 553 route.

Winery

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Mays Landing include:

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  42. Lulgjuraj, Susan. "After 30 years, local Temple grad is back in a bowl", The Press of Atlantic City, December 29, 2009. Accessed June 2, 2024. "The Mays Landing resident also has a plaque saluting him as the Most Unheralded Player from the 1978 team.... 'Of course, I remember it,' said Curcio, a 1975 Oakcrest High School graduate."
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  44. Goldstein, Richard "Mae Faggs Starr, Champion And Track Mentor, Dies at 67", The New York Times, February 11, 2000. Accessed January 26, 2016. "Aeriwentha Mae Faggs was born in Mays Landing, N.J., but grew up in New York City."
  45. Bitzer, Hannah. "Mays Landing native Ronnie Faisst hoping to upgrade medal collection at X Games tonight", The Press of Atlantic City, June 30, 2012. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Mays Landing native and freestyle motocross star Ronnie Faisst hopes to grab something today that just barely eluded him at the last two Summer X Games - a silver or gold medal."
  46. Gill, Mike. "Former Cedar Creek Football Star Bo Melton Shines at NFL Combine", WENJ, March 3, 2022. Accessed April 9, 2022. "Former Cedar Creek star Bo Melton made a name for himself on Thursday at the NFL Combine, running a 4.34 time in the 40-yard dash.... The Mays Landing resident finished with 51 receptions for 766 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior at Cedar Creek, and also added 451 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground."
  47. Anastasia, Phil. "Cedar Creek football star Malachi Melton commits to Purdue", The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 17, 2019. Accessed May 9, 2023. "The third brother, Malachi 'Max' Melton, a senior at Cedar Creek High School, announced Tuesday that he will follow his own path, committing to head west to attend Purdue on a football scholarship.... 'Where I’m from, Mays Landing, New Jersey, everybody is chasing the same thing,' Melton said."
  48. William Moore, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 24, 2007.
  49. Simpson, David. "Mays Landing author feels equally at home in Europe of Middle Ages", The Press of Atlantic City, October 26, 2011. Accessed September 19, 2012. "When Sharon Kay Penman, of Mays Landing, speaks of completing a novel, she sounds like one of her characters: a medieval warrior."
  50. Obituary. "Graciela Rivera Zumchak", The Press of Atlantic City, July 20, 2011. Accessed September 19, 2012. "Zumchak, Graciela Rivera 90 – of Mays Landing went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2011."

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