FREEHOLD — Monmouth County has released its 2026 Monmouth County Profile Report, a compilation of data on the county's population, housing, education, economy, infrastructure and development, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners said Thursday.

The report was prepared by the county's Division of Planning, which gathers and analyzes information from federal and state agencies to give a broad picture of current conditions and emerging trends in the county, officials said. It is meant to help identify demographic, economic and development trends that can inform planning and decision-making throughout the county.

Commissioner Erik Anderson, the board's liaison to the Division of Planning, said the sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said the report can be explored online and encouraged residents, community leaders and decision-makers to read it.

Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, a member of the county Planning Board, said the information also helps support the county's AAA bond rating, which he said "can help municipalities, school boards, utilities authorities and other public agencies save money when financing important projects."

The report is available on the county planning division's website, officials said.

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