Monroe
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with 47,702 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeshore, 2.8 miles NE.
- 47,702residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 29.9 sq miland area · 77.5 km²
- 1,595 / sq mipopulation density
- 71212main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Monroe
Monroe is the ninth-largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and is the parish seat and largest city of Ouachita Parish. With a 2020 census-tabulated population of 47,702, it is the principal city of the Monroe metropolitan statistical area, the second-largest metropolitan area in North Louisiana.
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Living in Monroe
- Median household income
- $40,505
- Median home value
- $198,900
- Median rent
- $886/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Monroe had 47,702 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,702 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,595 per sq mi (616 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monroe at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 47,702 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.91 sq mi (77.5 km²) |
| Water area | 3.62 sq mi (9.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5190° N, 92.0772° W |
| ZIP codes | 71212, 71201, 71209 |
| Official website | monroela.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2251410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monroe
- Lakeshore2.8 mi NE
- West Monroe4.4 mi W
- Richwood4.9 mi S
- Brownsville5.4 mi SW
- Bawcomville6.6 mi SW
- Swartz6.8 mi NE
- Claiborne7.1 mi W
- Sterlington11.8 mi N
- Start12.3 mi E
- Calhoun16.1 mi W
- Collinston16.8 mi NE
- Rayville18.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monroe
What county is Monroe in?
Monroe is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Monroe, LA?
47,702 people lived in Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monroe, LA?
The main ZIP code is 71212. Other ZIP codes: 71201, 71209.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monroe?
Lakeshore (2.8 mi), West Monroe (4.4 mi), Richwood (4.9 mi), Brownsville (5.4 mi), Bawcomville (6.6 mi).
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