Monroe city, Michigan
Monroe city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Monroe city is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 20,076. The land area covers 9.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 20,076 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,618 | ±349 | 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 | 9,000 | ±362 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,618 | ±349 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 382 | ±144 |
| Median Home Value | $167,900 | ±$3,752 |
| Median Gross Rent | $909 | ±$47 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,813 | ±$6,538 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,285 | ±$1,962 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,840 | ±767 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,526 | ±517 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.2% | ±2.3% |
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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GUS Population: 20,177 (2024)
ID: 193493
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
120 EAST FIRST STREET, MONROE MI 48161-2288
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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 | PK-KG | NEW BOSTON, MI | |
| 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 | 06-08 | TRENTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | NEW BOSTON, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PROMEDICA MONROE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 718 N MACOMB ST, MONROE, MI, 48162 |
(734) 240-8400
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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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L.S. NAVARRE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 1135 EAST SECOND STREET, MONROE, MI, 48161 |
(734) 241-5577
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Monroe County Community College
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College | 4.4 mi away | 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI, 48161-9746 |
7342427300
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DORSCH MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 18 EAST FIRST STREET, MONROE, MI, 48161 |
(734) 241-7878
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Dorsey College-Woodhaven
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College Vocational | 17.7 mi away | 19810 West Road, Woodhaven, MI, 48183-3319 |
5862963225
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MCLS BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 840 S. ROESSLER ST., MONROE, MI, 48161 |
(734) 241-5770
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Toledo Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education
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College | 19.2 mi away | 2400 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH, 43620 |
4196718700
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ROBERT A. VIVIAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 2664 VIVIAN ROAD, MONROE, MI, 48162 |
(734) 241-1430
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Davis College
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College | 19.8 mi away | 433 N. Summit Street Ste. 202, Toledo, OH, 43604-2638 |
4194732700
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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 5.8 miles from Monroe city. 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 |
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| Monroe city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| South Monroe CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| West Monroe CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Detroit Beach CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Woodland Beach CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Stony Point CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2611555020. • 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.