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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monmouth Junction

New Jersey · 2,721 residents · 4.381 sq mi
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Monmouth Junction is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,598. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $191,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,721
+72%since 1990
from 1,583 in 1990
1990 – 2024
621 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 361 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+3%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7663K6K8K11K1990201020202024Monmouth Junction
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$89,598
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,508 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,134
+48%since 1990
from $23,789 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$191,400
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$906
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $734 in 1990
US average: $602
95.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
4.7% rent
2.1
−31%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,341)
Black8.7%(137)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(37)
Asian6.6%(105)
Diversity Score37.9%(599)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,972)
Black7%(190)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(113)
Asian14.5%(394)
Diversity Score53.2%(1,447)
53
+40%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.2%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 37.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+5%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey?

Monmouth Junction, New Jersey has about 2,721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey?

The typical household in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey earns about $89,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monmouth Junction, New Jersey expensive?

In Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $191,400, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey?

About 50.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey?

About 5.1% of people in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monmouth Junction, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,138 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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