Monroe Center, IL is a small village located in Ogle County. It is home to 394 residents and has a population density of 326 people per square mile. The local businesses include the Monroe Center Store, which offers groceries and other essentials; L&L Automotive which provides repair services; and Monroe Tornado’s Bar & Grill which serves up delicious food and drinks. There are also several organizations in the area including churches, the Monroe Fire Protection District, and the 4H Extension Office. Year-round outdoor activities abound as well with fishing at Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, golfing at Castle Rock Golf Course, trapshooting at the Ogle County Gun Club, and hiking in Lowden State Park. Each year Monroe Center hosts an annual parade for holiday celebrations as well as various sporting events like softball tournaments throughout the summer months.
The population in Monroe Center is 394. There are 326 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Monroe Center is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Monroe Center is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Monroe Center
- 58.0% are married
- 6.8% are divorced
- 43.8% are married with children
- 7.7% have children, but are single
Race in Monroe Center
- 94.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander