Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
Monmouth Junction is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) located within South Brunswick Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.[8][9][10] At the 2010 census, the CDP's population was 2,887.[3]
Monmouth Junction, New Jersey | |
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 Center of Monmouth Junction | |
 Map of Monmouth Junction CDP in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey. | |
| Coordinates: 40.380345°N 74.543237°W | |
| Country |  |
| State |  |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | South Brunswick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.483 sq mi (3.842 km2) |
| • Land | 1.468 sq mi (3.803 km2) |
| • Water | 0.015 sq mi (0.039 km2) 1.03% |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,887 |
| • Density | 1,966.3/sq mi (759.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP code | 08852[4] |
| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 3447190[1][5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389493[7] |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 1.483 square miles (3.842 km2), of which, 1.468 square miles (3.803 km2) of it was land and 0.015 square miles (0.039 km2) of it (1.01%) was water.[1][11]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,579 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,570 | −39.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,721 | 73.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,887 | 6.1% | |
| Population sources: 1980[12] 1990-2010[8] 2000[13] 2010[3] | |||
Census 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 2,887 people, 903 households, and 800.961 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,966.3 per square mile (759.2/km2). There were 919 housing units at an average density of 625.9 per square mile (241.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 57.40% (1,657) White, 6.03% (174) Black or African American, 0.24% (7) Native American, 32.91% (950) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.97% (28) from other races, and 2.46% (71) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.95% (143) of the population.[3]
The 903 households accounted 50.8% with children under the age of 18 living with them; 77.6% were married couples living together; 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. Of all households, 9.9% were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.43.[3]
In the CDP, the population age was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.8 males.[3]
Census 2000
At the 2000 census[5] there were 2,721 people, 870 households, and 736 families living in the CDP. The population density was 700.4/km2 (1,819.2/mi2). There were 881 housing units at an average density of 226.8/km2 (589.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.97% White, 7.09% African American, 0.37% Native American, 14.48% Asian, 1.18% from other races, 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.15% of the population.[13]
Of the 870 households 53.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.3% were non-families. 11.8% of households were one person and 1.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.12 and the average family size was 3.42.[13]
The age distribution was 31.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.[13]
The median household income was $89,598 and the median family income was $94,247. Males had a median income of $64,688 versus $39,464 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $35,134. About 4.2% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.[13]
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Monmouth Junction include:
- Walter Perez, weekend morning co-anchor, journalist and weekday reporter for WPVI-TV, the ABC network affiliate in Philadelphia.[14]
- DeForest Soaries (born 1951), pastor, politician and former Secretary of State of New Jersey and former chairman of the federal Election Assistance Commission.[15]
See also
References
- Gazetteer of New Jersey Places Archived 2015-02-01 at the Wayback Machine, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 13, 2013.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monmouth Junction Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 21, 2012.
- DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Monmouth Junction CDP, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 21, 2012
- Look Up a ZIP Code for Monmouth Junction, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed June 20, 2012.
- U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 21, 2012.
- US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed November 29, 2012.
- GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Middlesex County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at Archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 29, 2012.
- Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015.
- US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- Staff. 1980 Census of Population: Number of Inhabitants United States Summary, p. 1-141. United States Census Bureau, June 1983. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Monmouth Junction CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 29, 2012.
- Walter Perez, WPVI-TV. Accessed October 20, 2019. "A political science graduate from Duke University, Walter, and his wife, reside in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey with their two sons."
- The Senior Pastor Archived 2007-08-30 at the Wayback Machine, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. Accessed June 10, 2007. "Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Soaries resides in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey with his wife, Donna and twin sons, Malcolm and Martin."
