Encore at Monroe, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 872, Encore at Monroe's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Encore at Monroe is a small community located in New Jersey, within Middlesex County. The total population is 872. It ranks as the 567th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Encore at Monroe is 76.1 years. This is 90% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 64.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Encore at Monroe is $76,511. This is 26% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Encore at Monroe, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $491,900. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Encore at Monroe has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.0% vs 50.9%).

Education

48.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.1%. Notably, 24.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Encore at Monroe, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.