Monroe Morris County, New Jersey
Monroe: Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
About
Monroe is a township located in the county of Morris in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,132 and a population density of 834 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,884 inhabitants.
The township was created 163 years ago in 1858.
Monroe Quick Facts
| Population : | 44,884 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Morris County |
| Different from : | Monroe Township |
| Area : | 46.93 km2 |
| Named for : | James Monroe |
| Altitude : | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1859 (163 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:09:03 (18th January 2022) |
| Density : | 956 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monroe is located at 40°48'46"N 74°26'33"W (40.8128800, -74.4423800). It has 3 neighbors: Clayton, Glassboro and Winslow.
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Official website of Monroe
Demographics
The population of Monroe increased by 12.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 39,132 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,114 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,863 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,496 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42,479 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,323 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,996 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44,506 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,648 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,030 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,884 | -0.33% | estimation process |
Schools in Monroe
College & universities near Monroe, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186618 | College of Saint Elizabeth | Morristown (NJ) | 07960 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Monroe, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Monroe
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Knoll Post Office | Cedar Knolls (NJ) | 07927 |
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Other cities in Morris County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Morris County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsippany | 51,144 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Mount Olive | 28,815 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montville | 20,970 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 18,594 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Dover | 17,619 | Town in New Jersey, USA |
| Madison | 17,612 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Denville | 16,362 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Pequannock | 14,884 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hanover | 14,173 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Florham Park | 11,824 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| East Hanover | 10,868 | Township of New Jersey |
| Kinnelon | 9,852 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Budd Lake | 8,968 | Census designated place |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,836 | Census designated place |
| Chatham | 8,601 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Long Hill | 8,382 | Township of New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Monroe distances to largest New Jersey cities
