Monroe charter township, Michigan
Monroe charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Monroe charter township is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,277. The land area covers 16.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 14,277 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,161 | ±256 | 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 | 6,374 | ±251 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,161 | ±256 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 213 | ±111 |
| Median Home Value | $187,200 | ±$10,562 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,021 | ±$102 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,909 | ±$7,911 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,705 | ±$2,535 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,015 | ±519 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,667 | ±450 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±1.7% |
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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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MONROE
GUS Population: 14,322 (2024)
ID: 128494
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
4925 E DUNBAR RD, MONROE MI 48161-9743
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GUS Population: 156,045 (2024)
ID: 166603
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
106 E FIRST STREET, MONROE MI 48161-2110
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | CARLETON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARLETON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Toledo, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MONROE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 02-12 | Toledo, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | TEMPERANCE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | TEMPERANCE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Toledo, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ROCKWOOD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Toledo, OH |
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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Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe
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College Vocational | 1.3 mi away | 1020 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI, 48161 |
7342418877
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MCLS BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 840 S. ROESSLER ST., MONROE, MI, 48161 |
(734) 241-5770
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Monroe County Community College
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College | 2.9 mi away | 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI, 48161-9746 |
7342427300
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DORSCH MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 18 EAST FIRST STREET, MONROE, MI, 48161 |
(734) 241-7878
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Toledo Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education
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College | 16.9 mi away | 2400 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH, 43620 |
4196718700
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L.S. NAVARRE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 1135 EAST SECOND STREET, MONROE, MI, 48161 |
(734) 241-5577
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Davis College
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College | 17.5 mi away | 433 N. Summit Street Ste. 202, Toledo, OH, 43604-2638 |
4194732700
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ELLIS LIBRARY AND REFERENCE CENTER
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 3700 SOUTH CUSTER ROAD, MONROE, MI, 48161 |
(734) 241-5277
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Mercy College of Ohio
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College | 17.5 mi away | 2221 Madison Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43604-1132 |
4192511313
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BLUE BUSH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 2210 BLUE BUSH ROAD, MONROE, MI, 48162 |
(734) 242-4085
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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 NEWPORT 4SSE, MI US, located 8.4 miles from Monroe charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6° | 18.1° | 24.9° | 2.12" | 12.4" |
| February | 34.4° | 19.1° | 26.7° | 1.82" | 13.5" |
| March | 43.3° | 26.7° | 35.0° | 2.38" | 5.5" |
| April | 56.1° | 37.2° | 46.7° | 2.88" | 0.6" |
| May | 67.8° | 47.8° | 57.8° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 58.4° | 68.4° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 61.7° | 72.4° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.1° | 60.3° | 71.2° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.9° | 54.2° | 64.5° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.5° | 42.6° | 52.1° | 2.56" | 0.0" |
| November | 47.9° | 32.6° | 40.2° | 2.54" | 1.0" |
| December | 36.6° | 24.9° | 30.7° | 2.13" | 8.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Monroe CDP | CDP | 0.3 mi | — |
| West Monroe CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Monroe city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Detroit Beach CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Luna Pier city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Woodland Beach CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2611555040. • 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.