Monroe (village), New York facts for kids
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Monroe, New York
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Downtown Monroe, with mill pond and park in foreground
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| Etymology: From Peter Jay Munroe, state senator | |
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Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Settled | 1741 |
| Incorporated | 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.56 sq mi (9.21 km2) |
| • Land | 3.49 sq mi (9.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Highest elevation
(Bald Hill (Monroe, New York))
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890 ft (270 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 540 ft (160 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,343 |
| • Density | 2,674.78/sq mi (1,032.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
10950
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| Area codes | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-47988 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0957528 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Monroe, New York |
| Website | Village of Monroe |
Monroe is a village located in Orange County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 9,343 people lived there. Monroe is part of a larger area that includes cities like Poughkeepsie and Newburgh.
The village is not named after President James Monroe. Instead, it gets its name from Peter Jay Munroe. He was an important state senator in New York in the early 1800s.
The Village of Monroe is in the northwest part of the Town of Monroe. You can find it near NY Route 17 and US 6. Soon, NY Route 17 will become Interstate 86. The main street in Monroe is NY 17M.
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Exploring Monroe's Location and Size
Monroe is located at coordinates 41°19′25″N 74°11′16″W.
The village covers a total area of about 3.5 square miles (9.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.4 square miles (8.9 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square mile (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Monroe's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 459 | — | |
| 1890 | 630 | 37.3% | |
| 1900 | 796 | 26.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,195 | 50.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,527 | 27.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,621 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,616 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,753 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,323 | 89.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,439 | 33.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,996 | 35.1% | |
| 1990 | 6,672 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,780 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 8,364 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 9,343 | 11.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 7,780 people living in Monroe. These people made up 2,569 households. Most households, 2,101, were families.
The village has a diverse population. Many people have backgrounds from places like Ireland, Italy, Poland, and Germany. People in Monroe speak different languages. Most speak English, but many also speak Spanish, Ukrainian, and Italian.
Understanding Monroe's Households
About 44.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 69.8%, were married couples. About 14.6% of households were individuals living alone.
The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.35 people.
Age Groups in Monroe
The population in Monroe is spread across different age groups.
- 29.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 31.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 9.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 36 years old.
Other Nearby Villages
- Harriman is another village located in the Town of Monroe.
See also
In Spanish: Monroe (villa) para niños
