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Monroe, Oregon, in Benton county, is 20 miles NW of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 89 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is included in the Corvallis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 607 people lived in Monroe.
In Monroe, about 60% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.
The city is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Monroe had a median family income of $40,714.
Monroe residents donated more money ($3,100) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 59% of living spaces in Monroe are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.
In Monroe, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Monroe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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