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- Manhattan is 0% more densely populated than Monroe.
- People are 40.2% less likely to be married in Manhattan.
- The Median Age is 3.3 years younger in Manhattan.
 Monroe, CTManhattan, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,669,127329,725,481
 Female Population48.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
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 Population - 201019,502  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,537,195285,036,114
 Population - 199016,896  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock73,114.393.4
 Land Area26.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock10.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Monroe, CTManhattan, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Monroe, CTManhattan, NYUnited States
 White78.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.1%12.2%
 Asian5.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Monroe, CTManhattan, NYUnited States
 Married Population62.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.9%50.2%
 Never Married25.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.7%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.092.60
 Households6,274  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock327,37280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,318  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Monroe is an old Fairfield County village, considered the "boonies" as late as 1978, that has grown into a medium size town. The influx of transients- mostly corporate  More

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Over 17 years ago

Monroe is lacking the usual New England charm that many surrounding towns have. While parts of the Town are pretty, there are many run down shacks and unpleasant  More

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Over 17 years ago

Half the town's government is made up of school teaches, so naturally, 90% of the budget goes to them. Property taxes are typically $8000.00, and then you add personal  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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