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Monroe, North Carolina

Introduction to Monroe, North Carolina

Monroe, North Carolina, in Union county, is 23 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is included in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 26,228 people lived in Monroe.

Monroe History

Monroe was established in 1843 by the first Board of County Commissioners, who were appointed by the General Assembly. They chose an area at the center of the county as the county seat and named it Monroe after James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America. The town was officially incorporated in 1843.

Monroe and nearby Attractions

  • Extreme Ice Center
  • Jesse Helms Center
  • Mexico-Cardenas Museum
  • Museum of the Waxhaws
  • Monroe Country Club
  • Pebble Creek Executive Course

Things To Do In Monroe

Main Street has shops, chic spas, and salons. The historically significant Victorian Courthouse, built in 1886, is a magnificent building which attracts residents and visitors. The southern part of the city is home to quaint downtown shops and a variety of restaurants and businesses. The downtown area has several small park areas and fountains. The city is also home to some very interesting museums.

Monroe Transportation

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Monroe Higher Education

University Of North Carolina at Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College, and York Technical College provide programs for higher studies.

High Points

Monroe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMonroe Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Monroe Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Monroe, NC

Comparing Monroe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men48
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use28
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime23

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