Morganville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morganville, New Jersey
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Along northbound Route 79
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Location of Morganville in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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 Morganville, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Morganville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Morganville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Marlboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.42 sq mi (14.04 km2) |
| • Land | 5.42 sq mi (14.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.11% |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,203 |
| • Density | 1,145.5/sq mi (442.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07751
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| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-48030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389505 |
Morganville is a small community in New Jersey. It is part of Marlboro Township, which is located in Monmouth County. Morganville is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 6,203 people lived in Morganville. The community has its own post office and a special ZIP Code, which is 07751.
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Discovering Morganville's Geography
Morganville covers an area of about 5.4 square miles (14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water, like small ponds or streams. The community is located in a lovely part of New Jersey.
Morganville's Population Facts
Morganville has seen changes in its population over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
- 1990: 9,841 people
- 2000: 11,255 people
- 2010: 5,040 people
- 2020: 6,203 people
Who Lives in Morganville?
In 2010, there were 5,040 people living in Morganville. Most residents were White (75.12%). About 18.53% were Asian, and 3.27% were Black or African American. Around 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in Morganville. Over half of the households had children under 18. Most families were married couples living together. The average family size was about 3 to 4 people.
The community has people of all ages. About 30.7% of the population was under 18. Around 8.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Morganville was about 40.7 years.
Getting Around Morganville
If you need to travel from Morganville to Midtown Manhattan in New York City, you can take a bus. New Jersey Transit offers bus service on route 139. This bus goes directly to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Learning in Morganville
Students living in Morganville attend public schools in the Marlboro Township Public School District. This district serves all the children in Marlboro Township. Some of the elementary schools that children in Morganville attend include Robertsville Elementary School, Frank Defino Elementary School, and Asher Holmes Elementary School.
Local Wineries
Morganville is home to a local winery. You can find Peppadew Fresh Vineyards in the area. Wineries are places where grapes are grown and made into wine.
Famous People from Morganville
Many interesting people have connections to Morganville. Here are a few:
- Monica Aksamit (born 1990): She is a saber fencer. She won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics as part of the Women's Saber Team.
- Jeff Feuerzeig (born 1964): He is a talented film writer and director.
- Elmer H. Geran (1875–1954): He was a politician. He represented New Jersey in the U.S. Congress from 1923 to 1925.
- Ellen Karcher (born 1964): She was a member of the New Jersey Senate from 2004 to 2008.
- Akash Modi (born 1995): He is an artistic gymnast. He represented the United States at the 2018 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
