Monroe township, Indiana
Monroe township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Monroe township is a geographic entity located in Randolph County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,455. The land area covers 29.14 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,455 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.2 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,358 | ±106 | 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 | 1,487 | ±119 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,358 | ±106 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 129 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $115,300 | ±$14,967 |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | ±$143 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,571 | ±$15,213 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,381 | ±$2,608 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 521 | ±157 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,617 | ±130 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±2.6% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF MONROE
GUS Population: 3,445 (2024)
ID: 104009
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MONROE TWP TRUSTEE
9268 W STATE ROAD 32, PARKER CITY IN 47368-9794
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GUS Population: 24,337 (2024)
ID: 163452
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
100 S MAIN ST, WINCHESTER IN 47394-1800
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Monroe | 01-05 | Monroe, IN | |
| Regular School Monroe | 09-12 | Monroe, IN | |
| Regular School Monroe | 06-08 | Monroe, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Albany, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Castle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | New Castle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ridgeville, IN |
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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Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie
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College Vocational | 12.5 mi away | 411 W. Riggin, Muncie, IN, 47303-6413 |
7652821950
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FARMLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FARMLAND, IN, 47340 |
(765) 468-7292
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Ball State University
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College | 13.4 mi away | 2000 W. University Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306 |
7652891241
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RIDGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 308 NORTH WALNUT STREET, RIDGEVILLE, IN, 47380 |
(765) 857-2025
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Taylor University
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College | 24.6 mi away | 1846 Main Street, Upland, IN, 46989-1001 |
8008823456
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WINCHESTER COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 125 NORTH EAST STREET, WINCHESTER, IN, 47394 |
(765) 584-4824
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CONNECTION CORNER
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 1824 EAST CENTENNIAL, MUNCIE, IN, 47303 |
(765) 747-8216
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DUNKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 127 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, DUNKIRK, IN, 47336 |
(765) 768-6872
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CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 301 EAST JACKSON STREET, MUNCIE, IN, 47305 |
(765) 747-8208
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MUNCIE-CENTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 2005 SOUTH HIGH STREET, MUNCIE, IN, 47302 |
(765) 747-8201
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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 FARMLAND 5 NNW, IN US, located 2.8 miles from Monroe township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.6° | 17.5° | 26.1° | 2.54" | 7.4" |
| February | 38.4° | 19.9° | 29.2° | 2.20" | 4.6" |
| March | 49.0° | 28.6° | 38.8° | 3.21" | 3.2" |
| April | 61.9° | 39.4° | 50.6° | 4.04" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.8° | 50.6° | 61.7° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 60.0° | 70.8° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 62.5° | 73.5° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.1° | 60.2° | 71.6° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.8° | 52.6° | 65.2° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 41.6° | 53.6° | 3.21" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.3° | 32.2° | 41.8° | 3.24" | 0.8" |
| December | 39.5° | 23.4° | 31.4° | 2.57" | 4.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmland town | Town | 2.3 mi | — |
| Parker City town | Town | 3.1 mi | — |
| Windsor CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Fairview CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Selma town | Town | 6.5 mi | — |
| Albany town | Town | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1813550472. • 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.