West Monroe, Michigan facts for kids
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West Monroe, Michigan
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West Monroe looking east along M-50
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Location within Monroe County
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 West Monroe, Michigan
Location in Michigan
West Monroe, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,227 |
| • Density | 2,579.54/sq mi (995.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48161 (Monroe)
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| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-86050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867326 |
West Monroe is a small community in Monroe County, Michigan, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 3,227 people lived here. West Monroe is part of Monroe Charter Township.
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About West Monroe's Location
West Monroe is located in the southeastern part of Michigan. It covers a total area of about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Main Roads in West Monroe
Two important roads help people get around West Monroe:
- US-24 (Telegraph Road): This road forms most of the eastern edge of the community.
- M-50 (S. Custer Road): This highway runs from east to west through the northern part of West Monroe.
Who Lives in West Monroe?
The number of people living in West Monroe has changed over the years. Here's how the population has been counted during different U.S. censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,919 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,893 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,503 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,227 | −7.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,893 people living in West Monroe. Most people in the community were White (about 96.5%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,505 households in West Monroe. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 1,044 of these households were families. Many households (36.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.59 people.
Age Groups
The population in West Monroe includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 28.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 10.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 32.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age in West Monroe was 32 years old.
See also
In Spanish: West Monroe (Míchigan) para niños
