Monmouth County , New Jersey
Monmouth County: County in New Jersey, United States
About
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was 630,380 and a population density of 366 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 618,795 inhabitants. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The county was created 338 years ago in 1683.
Geography
Monmouth County is located at 40°17'15"N 74°9'29"W (40.2875500, -74.1581500). It has 2 neighbors: Ocean County and Middlesex County.
The largest city of Monmouth County is Long Branch with a population of 30,241. Other cities include, Tinton Falls population 17,451, Asbury Park population 15,408, Eatontown population 12,157 and Freehold population 11,682. See all Monmouth County cities & populated places.
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Monmouth County Quick Facts
| Population : | 618,795 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| Area : | 1723 km2 |
| Has part : | member of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders |
| Water as percent of area : | 29.54% |
| Land as percent of area : | 70.46% |
| Altitude : | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Capital : | Freehold Borough |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1683 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:22:49 (22nd June 2021) |
| Density : | 359 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -1.87% (2010-2019) |
Monmouth County has 2 neighbours.
- Ocean County county in New Jersey, United States
- Middlesex County county in New Jersey, United States
- Freehold Borough
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monmouth County decreased by 1.87% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 630,380 | - | census |
| 2011 | 629,119 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 627,641 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 626,912 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 625,512 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 624,079 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 622,971 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 621,990 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 620,459 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 618,795 | -0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Monmouth County (21)
People born in Monmouth County, including politician James Cox, philosopher Borden Parker Bowne, general David Forman, you can see a list of people who born in Monmouth County.
- Edward Black, Sr. (American politician)
- Eliot Coleman (American farmer and writer)
- Elisha Lawrence (politician)
- Joseph Throckmorton (American steamship captain)
- Theodore Fields (American sheriff)
- Thomas Hutchins (American surveyor)
- John D'Leo (American actor)
- Isaac H. Carmin (Medal of Honor recipient)
- Joseph W. Oxley (American politician and sheriff)
- Hendrick Hendrickson (American politician)
- Mickey Johnston (American jeweler)
- Billy Rush (American musician, guitarist, composer, producer, arranger and engineer)
- Obadiah C. Bogardus (American politician, dentist)
- Diana Terry
- Marina Mabrey (American basketball player)
- William Reading Montgomery (United States Army officer 1801-1871)
- George R. Rinhart (American art dealer and collector)
- Robert Legato (Visual effects supervisor)
Monmouth County Populated Places (more)
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Monmouth County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 87,065 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Manalapan | 39,325 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Long Branch | 30,241 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| Hazlet | 19,664 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Tinton Falls | 17,451 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Holmdel | 16,731 | Township of New Jersey |
| Asbury Park | 15,408 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| Eatontown | 12,157 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Freehold | 11,682 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Colts Neck | 9,822 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keansburg | 9,632 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Matawan | 8,640 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| West Long Branch | 7,881 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keyport | 6,977 | Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Rumson | 6,714 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Manasquan | 5,806 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
New Jersey Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8,882,190 | State of the United States of America |
| Somerset | 965,424 | Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey |
| Bergen County | 932,202 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Middlesex County | 825,062 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Essex County | 798,975 | County in New York, United States |
| Hudson County | 672,391 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Ocean County | 607,186 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Union County | 556,341 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Camden County | 506,471 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Passaic County | 501,826 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Morris County | 491,845 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Burlington County | 445,349 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Mercer County | 367,430 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Somerset County | 328,934 | County in Maine, United States |
| Gloucester County | 291,636 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Newark | 282,011 | Most populous city in the state of New Jersey, United States; county seat of Essex County, New Jersey |