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Monroe, LA
Population50,452
Median Age30.9
Pop. Density1,772
Pop. Change-4.99%
Married Population29.80%
Household Size2.57
Unemployment Rate9.80%
Median Home Cost$104,000
Homes Owned43.52%
Home Appreciation-0.03%
Percent Religious50.69%
Commute Time18.2

32.68% of people are white, 64.69% are black, 1.44% are asian, 0.12% are native american, and 1.07% claim 'Other'. 1.32% of the people in Monroe, LA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.68% are non-hispanic).


LaDonna
Monroe, LA
About our University - 10/17/2009

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us out.[read more...]

Jay
Monroe, LA
Lincoln Elementary School - 8/30/2009

The administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents are great![read more...]

Jarrod
Monroe, LA
Lincoln Elementary School - 8/30/2009

The new principal, Janet Davis, has changed the climate and culture of the school. The test scores are better, the programs are working, and the parents/teachers work together to help all students. In fact, I am proud that my child attends this school.[read more...]

John
Monroe, LA
Cost of Living - 2/25/2009

Not that great a place.[read more...]

Christine
West Monroe, LA
Small town, excellent health care - 4/30/2006

Although the general health of people living in Louisiana is poor, the medical care provided in this community is excellent. Most of the physicians are board certified and practice state of the art.[read more...]

Laurie
Monroe, LA
Monroe, Louisiana: newer resident... - 10/2/2005

We have been residents of Monroe now for two and a half years. We have enrolled our child in private education here because of low scores in public education at the local schools. After our child graduates we will be leaving this area of Louisiana for these reasons: 1. High crime rate, 2. lack of jobs, 3. higher costs of living (high taxes, goods and services) 3. lack of community parks, 4. poor zoning rules, 5. poor educational scores in public schools, which, we believe, affects the community long-term.[read more...]