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Monroe Township is a Township located in Gloucester County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the township had a total population of 28,967. Monroe Township is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. Victory Lakes and Williamstown are Census-designated Place s and Unincorporated areas located within Monroe Township. GEOGRAPHY According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 121.5 Km&2 (46.9 Mi&2 ). 120.6 km&2 (46.5 mi&2) of it is land and 1.0 km&2 (0.4 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 0.81% water. Monroe Township borders Franklin Township , Clayton , Glassboro , and Washington Township . Monroe Township also borders Camden County and Atlantic County . DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 28,967 people, 10,521 households, and 7,848 families residing in the township. The Population Density was 240.3/km&2 (622.3/mi&2). There were 11,069 housing units at an average density of 91.8/km&2 (237.8/mi&2). The racial makeup of the township was 84.83% White , 11.15% African American , 0.25% Native American , 1.23% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.99% from Other Races , and 1.52% from two or more races. 2.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 10,521 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were Married Couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.18. In the township the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $50,037, and the median income for a family was $56,810. Males had a median income of $41,062 versus $29,849 for females. The Per Capita Income for the township was $20,488. 6.2% of the population and 4.0% of families were below the Poverty Line . 7.5% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Federal, state and county representation Monroe Township is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 4th Legislative District. EDUCATION The Monroe Township Public Schools is a comprehensive district serving the educational needs of resident students from grades kindergarten through twelve. Services are also provided for preschool handicapped students as well as other students with special needs. The school district has four K-5 elementary schools, one middle school with grades 6-8, and a high school grades 9-12. EXTERNAL LINKS
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