Monroe, Oregon facts for kids
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Monroe, Oregon
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Monroe community library
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Benton |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 647 |
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763 |
| • Density | 1,256.31/sq mi (485.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97456
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-49600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411135 |
Monroe is a small city in Benton County, Oregon, in the United States. About 763 people lived there in 2023. It is part of the larger area around Corvallis, Oregon. Monroe is found right between the cities of Eugene and Corvallis. It sits along Highway 99W.
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Geography
Monroe is a small city. It covers about 0.51 square miles (1.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
History of Monroe
Monroe started as a small settlement in 1852. It grew around a sawmill built by Joseph White. This early settlement was known as White's Mill.
Around the same time, another small town called Starr Point was formed nearby. In 1857, Starr Point and White's Mill joined together. This new, combined town was named Monroe.
For many years, Monroe was an important city in Oregon. It was a busy place for paddle boats on the river. In the 1920s, Monroe High School was built.
In the 1960s, the Interstate 5 highway was built. This highway changed how people traveled. Monroe became more of a quiet farming community. Today, it is home to the historic Hull-Oakes Lumber Mill. This mill is special because it is the only steam-powered sawmill still working in the United States.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 135 | — | |
| 1920 | 191 | — | |
| 1930 | 227 | 18.8% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 37.0% | |
| 1950 | 362 | 16.4% | |
| 1960 | 374 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 443 | 18.4% | |
| 1980 | 412 | −7.0% | |
| 1990 | 448 | 8.7% | |
| 2000 | 607 | 35.5% | |
| 2010 | 617 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 647 | 4.9% | |
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Monroe's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 617 people lived in Monroe. There were 251 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Most people living in Monroe were White. About 16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Monroe was about 42.7 years old. About 21.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Famous People from Monroe
Monroe has been home to some notable people:
- Willis C. Hawley: He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He served in this important role from 1909 to 1933.
- Dave Wolverton: He was a well-known writer and novelist.
See also
In Spanish: Monroe (Oregón) para niños
