Monroe, Iowa facts for kids
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Monroe, Iowa
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Location of Monroe, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
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| • Total | 1,967 |
| • Density | 1,158.42/sq mi (447.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50170
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-53355 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459177 |
Monroe is a city in Iowa, United States. It is located mostly in Jasper County, with a small part in Marion County. In 2020, the city had a population of 1,967 people.
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History of Monroe
Monroe was founded in 1851 by a person named Adam Tool. It was first known as "Tool's Point." However, the name was soon changed to Monroe. Today, there is a park in the city called "Tool's Point," which remembers the city's original name.
Geography of Monroe
Monroe is located at specific coordinates: 41.521880 degrees North and 93.103492 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.70 square miles (4.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 982 | — |
| 1890 | 952 | −3.1% |
| 1900 | 917 | −3.7% |
| 1910 | 800 | −12.8% |
| 1920 | 936 | +17.0% |
| 1930 | 936 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 1,015 | +8.4% |
| 1950 | 1,108 | +9.2% |
| 1960 | 1,366 | +23.3% |
| 1970 | 1,389 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 1,875 | +35.0% |
| 1990 | 1,739 | −7.3% |
| 2000 | 1,808 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 1,830 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 1,967 | +7.5% |
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Monroe's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 1,967 people living in Monroe. The city had about 1,158.7 people per square mile (447.4 per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Monroe were White, making up about 95.9% of the population.
Monroe's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,830 people living in Monroe. The city had about 1,082.8 people per square mile (418.1 per square kilometer). In 2010, about 98.7% of the people in Monroe were White.
Education in Monroe
The PCM Community School District is in charge of the public schools that serve the community of Monroe. Monroe is home to Monroe Elementary School. Students from Monroe also attend PCM Community High School. The middle school for the district is located in Prairie City.
Notable People from Monroe
- Bucky O'Connor (1913–1958) – He was a famous basketball coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team from 1949 to 1958.
- Bonnie Lucas (born 1956) – She is a well-known radio personality.
See also
In Spanish: Monroe (Iowa) para niños
