Monroe district, Virginia
Monroe district profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Monroe district is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,447. The land area covers 50.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,447 | ±962 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,113 | ±328 | 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 | 3,510 | ±338 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,113 | ±328 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 397 | ±129 |
| Median Home Value | $180,800 | ±$31,631 |
| Median Gross Rent | $855 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,259 | ±$11,001 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,309 | ±$9,598 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 719 | ±247 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,619 | ±413 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.7% | ±10.9% |
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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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
GUS Population: 54,098 (2024)
ID: 209688
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County | Official County Government |
1 GOVERNMENT CENTER PL, STE A, ABINGDON VA 24210
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | N | Abingdon, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Abingdon, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abingdon, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Rosedale, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Chiilhowie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chilhowie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chilhowie, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Damascus, VA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | N | Abingdon, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Abingdon, VA |
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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Emory & Henry University
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College | 0.8 mi away | 30461 Garnand Drive, Emory, VA, 24327-0947 |
2769444121
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GLADE SPRING BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 305 NORTH GLADE STREET, GLADE SPRING, VA, 24340 |
(276) 429-5626
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Virginia Highlands Community College
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College | 11.0 mi away | 100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA, 24212-0828 |
2767392400
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HAYTERS GAP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 7720 HAYTERS GAP ROAD, ABINGDON, VA, 24210 |
(276) 944-4442
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Southwest Virginia Community College
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College | 16.8 mi away | 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill, Cedar Bluff, VA, 24609 |
2769642555
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CHILHOWIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 807 CHILHOWIE STREET, CHILHOWIE, VA, 24319 |
(276) 646-3404
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King University
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College | 22.5 mi away | 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN, 37620-2699 |
4239681187
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SALTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 111 PALMER AVENUE, SALTVILLE, VA, 24370 |
(276) 496-5514
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Crown Cutz Academy Bristol
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College Vocational | 23.4 mi away | 805 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA, 24201-3323 |
2766692112
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WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 205 OAK HILL STREET, ABINGDON, VA, 24210 |
(276) 676-6222
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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 SALTVILLE 1N, VA US, located 9.1 miles from Monroe district. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.2° | 23.2° | 33.7° | 3.80" | 1.9" |
| February | 48.0° | 25.3° | 36.6° | 3.77" | 4.2" |
| March | 56.9° | 31.0° | 44.0° | 4.35" | 1.6" |
| April | 67.5° | 39.0° | 53.2° | 4.28" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.0° | 48.9° | 62.0° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 57.5° | 69.5° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 61.8° | 73.1° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.7° | 60.6° | 72.2° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.0° | 54.0° | 66.5° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.8° | 41.2° | 55.0° | 2.97" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.5° | 30.6° | 44.0° | 3.04" | 0.1" |
| December | 47.6° | 26.1° | 36.8° | 4.12" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Glade Spring town | Town | 3.2 mi | — |
| Meadowview CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Chilhowie town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Saltville town | Town | 8.3 mi | — |
| Damascus town | Town | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5119194727. • 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.