Monroe township, Pennsylvania
Monroe township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Monroe township is a geographic entity located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,414. The land area covers 87.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,414 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 488 | ±78 | 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 | 681 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 488 | ±78 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 193 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $208,900 | ±$43,199 |
| Median Gross Rent | $683 | ±$46 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,056 | ±$9,175 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,458 | ±$3,364 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 146 | ±74 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 540 | ±134 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.3% | ±9.6% |
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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GUS Population: 1,410 (2024)
ID: 133671
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SEC TREAS
PO BOX 38, 247 ROCK HILL CHURCH RD, CLEARVILLE PA 15535
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GUS Population: 47,643 (2024)
ID: 133447
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
200 S JULIANA ST, BEDFORD PA 15522-1713
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bedford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bedford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bedford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Flintstone, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hancock, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Hancock, MD |
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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Allegany College of Maryland
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College | 24.3 mi away | 12401 Willowbrook Rd SE, Cumberland, MD, 21502-2596 |
3017845000
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EVERETT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 137 EAST MAIN ST, EVERETT, PA, 15537 |
(814) 652-5922
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BEDFORD COUNTY FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM - ADMIN UNIT
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 240 SOUTH WOOD STREET, BEDFORD, PA, 15522 |
(814) 623-5010
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HANCOCK VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 231 HANCOCK VETERANS PARKWAY, HANCOCK, MD, 21750 |
(301) 678-5300
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HYNDMAN-LONDONBERRY PUB LIB
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 161 CLARENCE ST., HYNDMAN, PA, 15545 |
(814) 842-3782
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MORGAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 105 CONGRESS ST., BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV, 25411 |
(304) 258-3350
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FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 227 NORTH FIRST ST, MCCONNELLSBURG, PA, 17233 |
(717) 485-5327
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HUSTONTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.0 mi away | 313 EAST PITT STREET, SUITE B, HUSTONTOWN, PA, 17229 |
(717) 987-3606
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PAW PAW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.7 mi away | 250 MOSER AVENUE, PAW PAW, WV, 25434 |
(304) 947-7013
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SAXTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 25.0 mi away | 315 FRONT ST, SAXTON, PA, 16678 |
(814) 635-3533
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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 EVERETT, PA US, located 9.3 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 | 38.5° | 20.7° | 29.6° | 2.63" | 6.7" |
| February | 41.7° | 22.2° | 32.0° | 2.21" | 8.4" |
| March | 50.3° | 28.7° | 39.5° | 3.27" | 4.2" |
| April | 62.9° | 37.9° | 50.4° | 3.88" | 0.2" |
| May | 72.4° | 47.8° | 60.1° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.3° | 56.7° | 68.5° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 61.1° | 72.9° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.4° | 59.5° | 71.4° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 52.2° | 64.5° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.1° | 40.8° | 53.0° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.1° | 31.8° | 42.4° | 2.83" | 1.1" |
| December | 42.8° | 25.4° | 34.1° | 3.13" | 6.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearville CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Rainsburg borough | Borough | 7.2 mi | — |
| Earlston CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Everett borough | Borough | 9.1 mi | — |
| Bedford borough | Borough | 11.3 mi | — |
| Needmore CDP | CDP | 12.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200950424. • 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.