Monroe, South Dakota facts for kids
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Monroe, South Dakota
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Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 419.53/sq mi (162.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57047
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-43380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267482 |
Monroe is a small town in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 159 people lived there.
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History of Monroe
Monroe wasn't always called Monroe! It was first named Warrington and was officially planned out in 1887. Some people think the town was named after James Monroe, who was the fifth President of the United States. Others believe the name came from Monroe, Wisconsin, which was the home of an early settler.
A post office opened in Monroe in 1890. It served the town for many years before closing in 1965.
Geography and Location
Monroe is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Monroe has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 169 | — | |
| 1920 | 217 | 28.4% | |
| 1930 | 221 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 219 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 160 | −26.9% | |
| 1960 | 156 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 134 | −14.1% | |
| 1980 | 170 | 26.9% | |
| 1990 | 151 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 163 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 160 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 159 | −0.6% | |
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Monroe's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 160 people living in Monroe. These people lived in 68 households, and 43 of those were families. Most of the people living in Monroe were White (98.1%). A small number were Asian (0.6%) or identified with two or more races (1.3%).
About 23.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (47.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.35 people. The average family had about 2.74 people.
The average age of people in Monroe in 2010 was 45.5 years old. About 18.7% of residents were under 18. Also, 18.1% of residents were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Monroe (Dakota del Sur) para niños
