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About Monroe, Michigan
Monroe

Monroe is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County, Michigan, United States. The population was 20,462 as of the 2020 census. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but the two are administered autonomously. Monroe is the core city in the Monroe metropolitan area, which is coterminous with Monroe County and had a population of 154,809 in 2020. Located on the western shores of Lake Erie approximately 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Toledo, Ohio, and 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Detroit, the city is part of the Detroit–Ann Arbor–Flint combined statistical area.

The Monroe area was the scene of several military conflicts during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom and is known for the Battle of Frenchtown. In 1817, portions of the Frenchtown settlement along the River Raisin were platted and renamed "Monroe" after then-president James Monroe. When Michigan became a state in 1837, Monroe was incorporated as a city.

Monroe is known as the childhood residence of George Armstrong Custer and other members of his family, including his brother Boston Custer and wife Elizabeth Bacon. Several structures are named after Custer, including Custer Airport. Founded in 1928, the La-Z-Boy world headquarters are located in Monroe.

Gender
Gender Monroe Michigan Country
Female 53.1% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 46.9% 49.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Monroe Michigan Country
Less than $10,000 8.8% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 9.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.9% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.4% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 14.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.1% 5.7% 8.3%
Education


Education Monroe Michigan Country
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 7.0%
High School or GED 33% 29% 27.0%
Other College 26% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Monroe Michigan Country
White 86.3% 74.5% 60.1%
African American 6.2% 13.5% 12.2%
American Indian 1.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.8% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 3% 5.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity