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Concordia, New Jersey
Golf course at Concordia
Golf course at Concordia
Location in Middlesex County and the state of New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County and the state of New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey is located in the United States
Concordia, New Jersey
Concordia, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Middlesex
Township Monroe
Area
 • Total 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
 • Land 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  2.43%
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,455
 • Density 3,188.31/sq mi (1,231.48/km2)
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
FIPS code 34-14758
GNIS feature ID 1867358

Concordia is a special kind of community in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. It's called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government tracks for population, but it's not a separate town with its own local government.

Concordia is mainly known for being an age-restricted community. This means most people living there are older adults. As of 2020, about 2,455 people lived in Concordia.

Where is Concordia Located?

Concordia is found in the southern part of Middlesex County, New Jersey. This is in the middle-west area of Monroe Township.

It has neighbors all around it. To the north, you'll find Wittingham. To the southwest, there's The Ponds. Clearbrook is located to the west.

The closest small town, called a borough, is Jamesburg. It's about 3 miles north of Concordia. Another nearby town, Hightstown, is about 6 miles to the southwest.

Concordia covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Who Lives in Concordia?

The population of Concordia has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990 2,683
2000 3,658 36.3%
2010 3,092 −15.5%
2020 2,455 −20.6%
Population sources: 2000
2010 2020

In 2010, there were 3,092 people living in Concordia. Most of the people living there were 65 years old or older. In fact, over 80% of the population was in this age group. This is because Concordia is an age-restricted community, designed for adults who are often retired.

The average number of people in each home was about 1.5. This shows that many people live alone or with just one other person.

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