Monroe, Ohio
| Monroe, Ohio | |
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| City | |
| Motto: "firmly founded - proudly growing" | |
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| Coordinates: 39°26′41″N 84°21′51″W / 39.44472°N 84.36417°WCoordinates: 39°26′41″N 84°21′51″W / 39.44472°N 84.36417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Butler, Warren |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 15.89 sq mi (41.15 km2) |
| • Land | 15.87 sq mi (41.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 12,442 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 12,844 |
| • Density | 784.0/sq mi (302.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 45050, 45073, 45099 |
| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-51310[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061157[2] |
Monroe is a city located in east central Butler and west central Warren counties in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 Census, the city population was 12,442, up from 4,008 in 1990.
History
Monroe is named for President James Monroe, who was elected U.S. President the year it was founded.
In the early 1830s, Monroe contained one store and 119 inhabitants.[6]
Geography
Monroe is located at 39°26′41″N 84°21′51″W / 39.44472°N 84.36417°W (39.444658, −84.364044).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.89 square miles (41.15 km2), of which, 15.87 square miles (41.10 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 255 | ||
| 1920 | 266 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 285 | 7.1% | |
| 1940 | 307 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 360 | 17.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,193 | 509.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,492 | 59.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,256 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,490 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 7,133 | 58.9% | |
| 2010 | 12,442 | 74.4% | |
| Est. 2012 | 12,844 | 3.2% | |
| Sources:[8][9] [10][11][12][13][5][14] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 12,442 people, 4,649 households, and 3,481 families residing in the city. The population density was 784.0 inhabitants per square mile (302.7 /km2). There were 4,896 housing units at an average density of 308.5 per square mile (119.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 3.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 4,649 households of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.07.
The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 7,133 people, 2,685 households, and 2,040 families residing in the city. The population density was 459.9 people per square mile (177.6/km²). There were 2,822 housing units at an average density of 182.0 per square mile (70.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.15% White, 1.42% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.
There were 2,685 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,012, and the median income for a family was $62,528. Males had a median income of $44,864 versus $27,385 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,735. About 1.0% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
Schools and utilities
Most of the city is in the Monroe Local School District with some falling in the Lakota School District. Telephone service is provided through the Monroe, Middletown, and Mason telephone exchanges. Mail is delivered through the Monroe, Middletown, and Lebanon post offices.
Tourism
- King of Kings (also known as "Touchdown Jesus" or "Big Butter Jesus" or the new name "Terminator Jesus"), a 62-foot-tall sculpture of Jesus, appears to be rising from the waters behind the amphitheater at Monroe's Solid Rock Church. The massive statue was struck by lightning on June 14, 2010, and burnt to the ground.
- Traders World Flea Market
- The Red Onion Cafe
- Treasure Aisles (formerly Turtlecreek Flea Market)
- Cincinnati Premium Outlets, one of the biggest outlet malls in the country.
- The Lentz Estate, the former home of world renowned chef, Jacob Ishamel Lentz.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Kilbourn, John (1833). "The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary". Scott and Wright. p. 321. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties". Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties". Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population: Ohio". 1910 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population: Ohio". 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio". 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- Bert S. Barlow, W.H. Todhunter, Stephen D. Cone, Joseph J. Pater, and Frederick Schneider, eds. Centennial History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio: B.F. Bowen, 1905.
- Jim Blount. The 1900s: 100 Years In the History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio: Past Present Press, 2000.
- Butler County Engineer's Office. Butler County Official Transportation Map, 2003. Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio: The Office, 2003.
- A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio with Illustrations and Sketches of Its Representative Men and Pioneers. Cincinnati, Ohio: Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882.
- Ohio. Secretary of State. The Ohio municipal and township roster, 2002–2003. Columbus, Ohio: The Secretary, 2003.
- Marcia McCartt. "Images of America; Monroe." Arcadia Publishing, 2009.
External links
- Official site
- Main Street Monroe
- Monroe Observer
- History of Monroe
- Monroe Historical Society
- Project Monroe
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