Monroe, CT is a small town located in Fairfield County with an estimated population of 18,927. It is situated on the Housatonic River and has a population density of 741 people per square mile. Monroe is an ideal location for those who enjoy rural living while still being just an hour away from major cities like New York and Boston.
The town offers plenty of attractions and activities for everyone to enjoy. Those looking to do some shopping can visit the Shops at Monroe Plaza or the Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort Casino. For nature lovers, there are year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Wolfe Park or skiing at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort. There’s also recreation centers such as Great Hollow Lake which offers fishing, kayaking, camping sites and more. Other organizations in the area include the Monroe Historical Society and the Stevenson Library/Community Center. Local sports events include softball games at Wolfe Park, soccer games at Masuk High School and basketball tournaments at Stepney Elementary School.
The population in Monroe is 18,927. There are 726 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Monroe is 41.4, 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
- 62.1% are married
- 8.1% are divorced
- 37.7% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Monroe
- 88.8% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 4.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander