Monroe township is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Monroe township has a 2024 population of 48,853. Monroe township is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,493 in 2020.
The average household income in Monroe township is $153,048 with a poverty rate of 4%. The median age in Monroe township is 57.3 years: 54.1 years for males, and 61.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,157 | 68.65% |
| Asian | 12,065 | 24.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,534 | 3.18% |
| Black or African American | 1,102 | 2.28% |
| Other race | 411 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,673 | 2.21 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Married | 13,039 | 2.82 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Non Family | 7,366 | 1.07 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 840 | 2.44 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Male | 428 | 2.79 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
90.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,049 | 2.72% |
| Associates Degree | 2,124 | 5.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,845 | 30.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,679 | 22.48% |
| High School Graduate | 8,807 | 22.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 530 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 5,567 | 14.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,421 | 26,525 | 13,011 |
| Asian | 8,062 | 7,529 | 6,486 |
| Hispanic | 1,785 | 1,695 | 333 |
| Black | 1,027 | 989 | 557 |
| 2+ Races | 833 | 797 | 273 |
| Other Race | 262 | 218 | 67 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,383 | $136,804 | $83,806 |
| Graduate Degree | $145,977 | $169,333 | $103,261 |
| High School Graduate | $44,669 | $75,074 | $26,854 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,897 | $62,656 | $42,174 |
| Overall | $90,391 | $117,939 | $66,008 |
| Some College | $58,154 | $62,390 | $45,191 |
$90,391
Average Earnings
$117,939
Average Male
$66,008
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.58% of Monroe township residents speak only English, while 28.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,350 | 1,361 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 12,049 | 383 | 3.18% |
| Black | 1,054 | 58 | 5.5% |
| Multiple | 1,516 | 58 | 3.83% |
| Other | 393 | 47 | 11.96% |
| Hispanic | 2,726 | 45 | 1.65% |
4%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.67%
Male Poverty Rate
4.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe township is Other, with 11.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe township is Hispanic, with 1.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.72% |
| High School | 8.67% |
| Some College | 3.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.56% |
| Female Employed | 1.31% |
| Male Employed | 0.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,357 | $194,550 |
| Households | $106,892 | $153,048 |
| Married Families | $162,898 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,996 | $67,138 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,496
Number of Veterans
2,379
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,024 |
| Korea | 399 |
| First Gulf War | 167 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| World War II | 70 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,779 |
| 65 to 74 | 338 |
| 55 to 64 | 262 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,400 | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 3.48% |
| Black | 35 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.29% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 2.43% |
| Other Race | 15 | 5.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.49%
Born in Monroe township
74.96%
Native Born
25.04%
Foreign Born
5.53%
Non Citizen
19.52%
Naturalized
74.96% of Monroe township residents were born in the United States, with 39.49% having been born in New Jersey. 5.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 50,278 | 285 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 49,993 | 285 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 49,708 | 285 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 49,423 | 285 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 49,138 | 285 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 48,853 | 285 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 48,568 | 285 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 48,283 | -117 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 48,400 | -93 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 48,493 | 3,452 | 7.66% |
| 2019 | 45,041 | 382 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 44,659 | 135 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 44,524 | 506 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 44,018 | 665 | 1.53% |
| 2015 | 43,353 | 844 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 42,509 | 982 | 2.36% |
| 2013 | 41,527 | 633 | 1.55% |
| 2012 | 40,894 | 750 | 1.87% |
| 2011 | 40,144 | 726 | 1.84% |
| 2010 | 39,418 | 0 | 0% |