Monroe
City in Union County, North Carolina
Monroe is a city in Union County, North Carolina, with 34,562 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Unionville, 5.7 miles NE.
- 34,562residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 33.3 sq miland area · 86.3 km²
- 1,037 / sq mipopulation density
- 28110ZIP code
About Monroe
Monroe is a city in and the county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 34,562 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 42,644 in 2025, making it the 28th-most populous city in North Carolina. It is within the Charlotte metropolitan area. Monroe has a council-manager form of government.
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Living in Monroe
- Median household income
- $72,540
- Median home value
- $309,100
- Median rent
- $1,246/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Monroe had 34,562 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,562 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,037 per sq mi (400 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monroe at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,562 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.33 sq mi (86.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0033° N, 80.5589° W |
| ZIP code | 28110 |
| Official website | monroenc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3743920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monroe
- Unionville5.7 mi NE
- Wingate6.5 mi E
- Indian Trail6.9 mi NW
- Lake Park7.0 mi NW
- Wesley Chapel7.6 mi W
- Hemby Bridge8.2 mi NW
- Mineral Springs8.3 mi SW
- Stallings9.3 mi NW
- Weddington10.1 mi W
- Fairview10.7 mi N
- Marshville10.7 mi E
- Waxhaw11.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monroe
What county is Monroe in?
Monroe is in Union County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Monroe, NC?
34,562 people lived in Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monroe, NC?
The ZIP code of Monroe is 28110.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monroe?
Unionville (5.7 mi), Wingate (6.5 mi), Indian Trail (6.9 mi), Lake Park (7.0 mi), Wesley Chapel (7.6 mi).
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