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'''Monroe''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Waldo County, Maine|Waldo County]], [[Maine]], United States named for [[President of the United States|President]] [[James Monroe]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=2238| title=Profile for Monroe, Maine| publisher=[[ePodunk]]| accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref> The population was 931 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2302746475|title=Census - Geography Profile: Monroe town, Waldo County, Maine|access-date=January 22, 2022}}</ref>
'''Monroe''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Waldo County, Maine|Waldo County]], [[Maine]], United States named for [[President of the United States|President]] [[James Monroe]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=2238| title=Profile for Monroe, Maine| publisher=[[ePodunk]]| accessdate=May 8, 2010}}</ref> The population was 931 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2302746475|title=Census - Geography Profile: Monroe town, Waldo County, Maine|access-date=January 22, 2022}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|39.03|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|38.92|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web| title=US Gazetteer files 2010| url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> Principal bodies of water include: Chase Bog Pond (67 acres), Basin Pond (28 acres), Lily Pond (27 acres), Thistle Pond (16 acres) and Northern Pond (15 acres).
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|39.03|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|38.92|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web| title=US Gazetteer files 2010| url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=December 16, 2012}}</ref> Principal bodies of water include: Chase Bog Pond (67 acres), Basin Pond (28 acres), Lily Pond (27 acres), Thistle Pond (16 acres) and Northern Pond (15 acres).


Monroe is located at the intersection of Routes [[Maine State Route 139|139]] and [[Maine State Route 141|141]]. It is bordered on the north by [[Newburgh, Maine|Newburgh]], on the east by [[Winterport, Maine|Winterport]] and [[Frankfort, Maine|Frankfort]], one the south by [[Swanville, Maine|Swanville]], on the southwest by [[Brooks, Maine|Brooks]], on the west by [[Jackson, Maine|Jackson]] and on the northwest by [[Dixmont, Maine|Dixmont]].
Monroe is located at the intersection of Routes [[Maine State Route 139|139]] and [[Maine State Route 141|141]]. It is bordered on the north by [[Newburgh, Maine|Newburgh]], on the east by [[Winterport, Maine|Winterport]] and [[Frankfort, Maine|Frankfort]], one the south by [[Swanville, Maine|Swanville]], on the southwest by [[Brooks, Maine|Brooks]], on the west by [[Jackson, Maine|Jackson]] and on the northwest by [[Dixmont, Maine|Dixmont]].
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web| title=U.S. Census website| url=https://www.census.gov| publisher=United States Census Bureau| accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> of 2010, there were 890 people, 402 households, and 247 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|22.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 461 housing units at an average density of {{convert|11.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.2% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web| title=U.S. Census website| url=https://www.census.gov| publisher=United States Census Bureau| accessdate=December 16, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 890 people, 402 households, and 247 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|22.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 461 housing units at an average density of {{convert|11.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.2% of the population.


There were 402 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.77.
There were 402 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.77.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| publisher=United States Census Bureau| accessdate=2008-01-31| title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 882 people, 355 households, and 237 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 22.7 people per square mile (8.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 421 housing units at an average density of 10.8 per square mile (4.2/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the town was 98.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.11% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.68% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.57% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| publisher=United States Census Bureau| accessdate=January 31, 2008| title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 882 people, 355 households, and 237 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 22.7 people per square mile (8.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 421 housing units at an average density of 10.8 per square mile (4.2/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the town was 98.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.11% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.68% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.57% of the population.


There were 355 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.
There were 355 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.

Latest revision as of 20:41, 1 May 2024

Monroe, Maine
Town
Location of Monroe (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
Location of Monroe (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°35′59″N 69°2′44″W / 44.59972°N 69.04556°W / 44.59972; -69.04556
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyWaldo
Area
[1]
 • Total39.03 sq mi (101.09 km2)
 • Land38.92 sq mi (100.80 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
Elevation
371 ft (113 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total931
 • Density24/sq mi (9.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04951
Area code207
FIPS code23-46475
GNIS feature ID0582602

Monroe is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States named for President James Monroe.[2] The population was 931 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.03 square miles (101.09 km2), of which 38.92 square miles (100.80 km2) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) is water.[1] Principal bodies of water include: Chase Bog Pond (67 acres), Basin Pond (28 acres), Lily Pond (27 acres), Thistle Pond (16 acres) and Northern Pond (15 acres).

Monroe is located at the intersection of Routes 139 and 141. It is bordered on the north by Newburgh, on the east by Winterport and Frankfort, one the south by Swanville, on the southwest by Brooks, on the west by Jackson and on the northwest by Dixmont.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820732—
18301,08047.5%
18401,60248.3%
18501,6060.2%
18601,7036.0%
18701,375−19.3%
18801,366−0.7%
18901,079−21.0%
1900958−11.2%
1910872−9.0%
1920734−15.8%
1930671−8.6%
1940665−0.9%
1950593−10.8%
1960497−16.2%
1970478−3.8%
198065737.4%
199080222.1%
200088210.0%
20108900.9%
20209314.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2010 census

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As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 890 people, 402 households, and 247 families living in the town. The population density was 22.9 inhabitants per square mile (8.8/km2). There were 461 housing units at an average density of 11.8 per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 402 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the town was 47.5 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 38.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 882 people, 355 households, and 237 families living in the town. The population density was 22.7 people per square mile (8.8/km2). There were 421 housing units at an average density of 10.8 per square mile (4.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.87% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 355 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,250, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $22,212 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,200. About 15.6% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. ^ "Profile for Monroe, Maine". ePodunk. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  3. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Monroe town, Waldo County, Maine". Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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