Monroe (town), Green County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Monroe, Wisconsin
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Location in Green County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.0 sq mi (85.6 km2) |
| • Land | 33.0 sq mi (85.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,142 |
| • Density | 34.6/sq mi (13.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-53775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583741 |
| Website | https://townofmonroewi.gov/ |
Monroe is a town located in Green County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,142 people lived here. Part of the City of Monroe is actually inside this town. You can also find the small community of Stearns within the town of Monroe.
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Exploring Monroe's Location
Monroe is a town that covers about 33 square miles (which is about 85.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water, making it mostly a land-based community.
Who Lives in Monroe?
In 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 1,142 people lived in Monroe. These people lived in 358 different homes. Most of the people living in Monroe were White. A small number of residents were Black or Asian. Some people also identified with two or more racial backgrounds. A very small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
Out of all the homes in Monroe, about 38.8% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (77.4%) were married couples living together. A smaller number of homes (3.9%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 11.2% of homes were single individuals. Roughly 4.2% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, about 2.83 people lived in each home. For families, the average size was about 3.04 people.
Age Groups in Monroe
The people in Monroe were spread out across different age groups. About 24.7% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there were many young people and kids. About 19.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Monroe was 42 years old.
Money and Living in Monroe
In 2000, the average income for a household in Monroe was $55,625. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $60,833. A small number of families (1.4%) and people (3.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children under 18 and some seniors over 65.
Notable People from Monroe
- Joshua H. Berkey (1852–1911) was a Christian minister and publisher who was against alcohol.
See also
In Spanish: Monroe (condado de Green, Wisconsin) para niños
