Monroe, NC is a small town with a population of 34,464 and a population density of 1,198 people per square mile. It is located in Union County and is known for its unique downtown area with restaurants and shops. Popular local businesses include Big V’s Grill & Bar, Confectionately Yours Bakery, and Groovin' Java Café & Catering. Year-round outdoor activities available to residents include hiking at the nearby Rocky River Nature Preserve or visiting the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. There are several organizations in Monroe such as the Monroe Community Garden that work to ensure the growth and development of the community. Local sporting events include high school football games hosted by Parkwood High School and soccer games held at Marvin E Suggs Stadium.
The population in Monroe is 34,464. There are 1,157 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Monroe is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Monroe is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Monroe
- 48.5% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 26.4% have children, but are single
Race in Monroe
- 42.4% are White
- 24.5% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 29.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander