Monmouth Junction, New Jersey facts for kids
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Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
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Center of Monmouth Junction
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Map of Monmouth Junction CDP in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
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 Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | South Brunswick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.41 sq mi (11.41 km2) |
| • Land | 4.38 sq mi (11.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) 1.03% |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,895 |
| • Density | 2,030.4/sq mi (783.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08852
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| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-47190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389493 |
Monmouth Junction is a community in New Jersey. It is located within South Brunswick Township. This area is in Middlesex County.
Monmouth Junction is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the U.S. Census Bureau uses for collecting statistics. It is not an officially incorporated town. As of the 2020 Census, about 8,895 people lived here.
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Geography of Monmouth Junction
Monmouth Junction covers an area of about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Monmouth Junction has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,579 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,570 | −39.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,721 | 73.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,887 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 8,895 | 208.1% | |
| Population sources: 1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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Monmouth Junction in 2010
The 2010 United States census counted 2,887 people in Monmouth Junction. There were 903 households, with 801 of them being families.
The community was quite diverse. About 57.4% of the people were White. About 6% were Black or African American. A large group, about 32.9%, were Asian. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 (50.8%). Most families were married couples living together (77.6%). The average household had 3.20 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 29.1% were under 18 years old. About 7.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38.8 years.
Schools in Monmouth Junction
The schools in Monmouth Junction are part of the South Brunswick Public Schools district. This district serves the local students.
Religious Community
Monmouth Junction is home to the Princeton Japanese Church. This church serves the Japanese community in the area. It was started in October 1991. In 1993, about 20-25 people attended its Sunday services.
Well-Known People from Monmouth Junction
Some notable people have lived in or are connected to Monmouth Junction:
- Walter Perez is a journalist. He works as a reporter and weekend morning co-anchor for WPVI-TV in Philadelphia.
- Justin Shorter is an American football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
- DeForest Soaries (born 1951) is a pastor and politician. He was once the Secretary of State of New Jersey. He also chaired the federal Election Assistance Commission.
See also
In Spanish: Monmouth Junction para niños
