Monroe township, Ohio
Monroe township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Monroe township is a geographic entity located in Licking County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,115. The land area covers 26.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,115 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,114 | ±242 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,168 | ±245 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,114 | ±242 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 54 | ±54 |
| Median Home Value | $336,800 | ±$32,859 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,033 | ±$431 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,476 | ±$11,812 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,119 | ±$4,640 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 487 | ±313 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,583 | ±356 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF MONROE
GUS Population: 8,012 (2024)
ID: 132675
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
9444 WOODHAVEN RD, JOHNSTOWN OH 43031-9116
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GUS Population: 184,898 (2024)
ID: 191153
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
20 S 2ND ST, NEWARK OH 43055-5602
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Monroe | 11-12 | Monroe, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Monroe | 11-12 | Monroe, OH | |
| Regular School Monroe | 02-06 | Monroe, OH | |
| Regular School Monroe | 09-12 | Monroe, OH | |
| Regular School Monroe | 07-08 | Monroe, OH | |
| Regular School Monroe | PK-01 | Monroe, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Westerville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lewis Center, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fortis College-Columbus
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College | 11.3 mi away | 4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120, Westerville, OH, 43081 |
6148822551
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MARY E. BABCOCK LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 320 N. MAIN STREET, JOHNSTOWN, OH, 43031 |
(740) 967-2982
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Denison University
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College | 11.9 mi away | 100 West College Street, Granville, OH, 43023 |
7405870810
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ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 10 MAPLE DR., ALEXANDRIA, OH, 43001 |
(740) 924-3561
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Otterbein University
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College | 12.0 mi away | 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH, 43081 |
6148903000
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NEW ALBANY BRANCH
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 200 MARKET ST, NEW ALBANY, OH, 43054 |
(614) 645-2275
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Dental Assistant Pro LLC-Columbus
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College Vocational | 12.1 mi away | 191 West Shrock Road, Westerville, OH, 43081 |
5134608686
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY-SUNBURY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 44 BURRER DR, SUNBURY, OH, 43074 |
(740) 965-3901
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Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
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College | 12.8 mi away | 6353 Presidential Gateway, Columbus, OH, 43231-8252 |
6147101025
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CENTERBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 49 E. MAIN ST., CENTERBURG, OH, 43011 |
(740) 625-6538
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CENTERBURG 2 SE, OH US, located 9.4 miles from Monroe township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.5° | 16.9° | 25.2° | 3.06" | — |
| February | 37.2° | 18.6° | 27.9° | 2.53" | — |
| March | 47.9° | 27.1° | 37.5° | 3.44" | — |
| April | 61.8° | 38.2° | 50.0° | 4.48" | — |
| May | 71.6° | 49.0° | 60.3° | 4.54" | — |
| June | 79.7° | 58.1° | 68.9° | 5.03" | — |
| July | 83.0° | 61.1° | 72.0° | 4.21" | — |
| August | 81.6° | 59.2° | 70.4° | 3.85" | — |
| September | 75.4° | 52.0° | 63.7° | 3.58" | — |
| October | 63.5° | 40.7° | 52.1° | 2.97" | — |
| November | 50.1° | 31.1° | 40.6° | 3.27" | — |
| December | 38.8° | 22.9° | 30.9° | 3.24" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown city | City | 1.7 mi | — |
| Hartford (Croton) village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| New Albany city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Jersey CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Alexandria village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Galena village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3908951450. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.