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 $147,520 with a poverty rate of 3.82%. The median age in Monroe township is 56.2 years: 52.5 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,753 | 70.3% |
| Asian | 11,207 | 23.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,442 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 1,203 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 319 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.18% |
| 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 | 20,995 | 2.27 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 12,660 | 2.87 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 7,025 | 1.08 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Female | 878 | 2.78 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Male | 432 | 2.97 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,016 | 2.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,873 | 4.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,377 | 30.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,170 | 21.69% |
| High School Graduate | 8,911 | 23.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 638 | 1.69% |
| Some College | 5,689 | 15.1% |
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 | 27,373 | 26,284 | 12,535 |
| Asian | 7,363 | 6,927 | 5,980 |
| Hispanic | 1,776 | 1,704 | 414 |
| Black | 900 | 866 | 483 |
| 2+ Races | 654 | 613 | 272 |
| Other Race | 187 | 149 | 78 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,453 | $132,850 | $82,673 |
| Graduate Degree | $133,750 | $160,043 | $101,455 |
| High School Graduate | $40,463 | $82,009 | $27,830 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $61,161 | $81,364 | $0 |
| Overall | $84,950 | $113,577 | $60,408 |
| Some College | $54,347 | $61,750 | $33,538 |
$84,950
Average Earnings
$113,577
Average Male
$60,408
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.19% of Monroe township residents speak only English, while 25.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,609 | 1,419 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 11,175 | 259 | 2.32% |
| Other | 303 | 53 | 17.49% |
| Black | 1,137 | 43 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic | 2,826 | 30 | 1.06% |
| Multiple | 1,426 | 25 | 1.75% |
3.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.44%
Male Poverty Rate
4.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe township is Other, with 17.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe township is Hispanic, with 1.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.46% |
| Some College | 3.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.52% |
| Female Employed | 1.24% |
| Male Employed | 0.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,226 | $184,877 |
| Households | $107,541 | $147,520 |
| Married Families | $162,480 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,533 | $67,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
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
2,714
Number of Veterans
2,607
Male Veterans
107
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,177 |
| Korea | 404 |
| First Gulf War | 191 |
| World War II | 142 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,697 |
| 65 to 74 | 549 |
| 55 to 64 | 335 |
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,574 | 8.58% |
| Black | 61 | 6.53% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.74% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 3.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
41.53%
Born in Monroe township
76.99%
Native Born
23.01%
Foreign Born
6.38%
Non Citizen
16.64%
Naturalized
76.99% of Monroe township residents were born in the United States, with 41.53% having been born in New Jersey. 6.38% 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% |