Monroe
City in Monroe County, Michigan
Monroe is a city in Monroe County, Michigan, with 20,462 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Monroe, 2.4 miles SW.
- 20,462residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.4 km²
- 2,262 / sq mipopulation density
- 48162ZIP code
About Monroe
Monroe is the largest city in Monroe County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. The population was 20,462 at the 2020 census. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but the two are administered autonomously. Monroe is the core city in the Monroe metropolitan area, which is coterminous with Monroe County and had a population of 154,809 in 2020. On the western shores of Lake Erie about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Toledo, Ohio, and 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Detroit, the city is part of the Detroit–Ann Arbor–Flint combined statistical area.
The Monroe area was the scene of several military conflicts during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom and is known for the Battle of Frenchtown. In 1817, parts of the Frenchtown settlement along the River Raisin were platted and renamed "Monroe" after then-president James Monroe. When Michigan became a state in 1837, Monroe was incorporated as a city.
Monroe is known as the childhood residence of George Armstrong Custer and other members of his family, including his brother Boston Custer and wife Elizabeth Bacon. Several structures are named after Custer, including Custer Airport. Founded in 1928, La-Z-Boy's world headquarters are in Monroe.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Monroe weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Monroe
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Monroe
- Median household income
- $59,813
- Median home value
- $167,900
- Median rent
- $909/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
Do you know Monroe? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Monroe special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Monroe
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Monroe Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Monroe, MI population
Monroe had 20,462 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,462 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,262 per sq mi (873 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monroe at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,462 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.05 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9166° N, 83.3843° W |
| ZIP code | 48162 |
| Official website | ci.monroe.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2655020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monroe
- South Monroe2.4 mi SW
- West Monroe2.4 mi W
- Detroit Beach3.1 mi E
- Woodland Beach4.0 mi NE
- Stony Point6.2 mi E
- Luna Pier8.3 mi S
- Estral Beach9.0 mi NE
- Maybee9.1 mi NW
- Ida9.2 mi W
- Carleton9.7 mi N
- South Rockwood11.5 mi NE
- Rockwood12.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monroe
What county is Monroe in?
Monroe is in Monroe County, Michigan.
What is the population of Monroe, MI?
20,462 people lived in Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monroe, MI?
The ZIP code of Monroe is 48162.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monroe?
South Monroe (2.4 mi), West Monroe (2.4 mi), Detroit Beach (3.1 mi), Woodland Beach (4.0 mi), Stony Point (6.2 mi).
Last updated: