Monroe
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Monroe is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 37,117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williamstown, 1.7 miles N.
- 37,117residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 46.4 sq miland area · 120.2 km²
- 800 / sq mipopulation density
- 08094ZIP code
About Monroe
Monroe Township is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 37,117, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 988 (+2.7%) from the 36,129 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 7,162 (+24.7%) from the 28,967 counted in the 2000 census. The township is part of the South Jersey region of the state and a suburb of Philadelphia, within the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Monroe Township was originally formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 3, 1859, from portions of Washington Township while the area was still part of Camden County. Monroe Township was shifted to Gloucester County on February 28, 1871, along with the majority of Washington Township. In 1950, portions of the township were transferred to Winslow Township in Camden County. The township was named for President James Monroe.
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Living in Monroe
- Median household income
- $96,980
- Median home value
- $283,100
- Median rent
- $1,384/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Monroe had 37,117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 800 per sq mi (309 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monroe at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 37,117 (2020) |
| Land area | 46.42 sq mi (120.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6598° N, 74.9699° W |
| ZIP code | 08094 |
| Official website | monroetownshipnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401547250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monroe
- Williamstown1.7 mi N
- Victory Lakes2.0 mi S
- Winslow4.4 mi NE
- Franklin5.0 mi SW
- Clayton5.6 mi W
- Sicklerville5.8 mi N
- Franklinville6.2 mi SW
- Collings Lakes6.2 mi SE
- Chesilhurst6.8 mi NE
- Malaga7.2 mi SW
- Newfield7.8 mi S
- Glassboro8.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monroe
What county is Monroe in?
Monroe is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Monroe, NJ?
37,117 people lived in Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monroe, NJ?
The ZIP code of Monroe is 08094.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monroe?
Williamstown (1.7 mi), Victory Lakes (2.0 mi), Winslow (4.4 mi), Franklin (5.0 mi), Clayton (5.6 mi).
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