Monroe, WA is a small but growing city with a population of 19,879 people. Located in Snohomish County, the town has a population density of 3,375 people per square mile compared to 93 people per square mile for the nation as a whole. Monroe is located just 30 miles northeast of Seattle and offers many year-round activities for its citizens. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of nearby fishing spots at Lake Tye and the Skykomish River, or explore the hiking trails around Wallace Falls State Park. In town, visitors and residents alike can find plenty of local businesses such as Monroe Cinema, L & M Meats & Deli, The Exchange Cafe & Pub and the Monroe Auto Repair Shop. Organizations like Paws for Life Animal Rescue and local sports teams like the Monroe High School Bears make Monroe an active community in Snohomish County.
The population in Monroe is 19,879. There are 3,245 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Monroe is 34.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Monroe is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Monroe
- 48.4% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 41.7% are married with children
- 23.0% have children, but are single
Race in Monroe
- 68.3% are White
- 3.5% are Black
- 3.1% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 18.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander