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- San Diego is 0% more densely populated than Monroe.
- People are 43.9% more likely to be married in San Diego.
- The Median Age is 1.1 years older in San Diego.
 Monroe, LASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,385,398329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 201048,951  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,223,400285,036,114
 Population - 199054,909  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-14.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,255.093.4
 Land Area29.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock46.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Monroe, LASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Monroe, LASan Diego, CAUnited States
 White35.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.7%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Monroe, LASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Married Population32.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.6%50.2%
 Never Married49.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households17,914  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock304,49980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,407  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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