Monroe, Wisconsin
Monroe: city in and the county seat of Green County, Wisconsin, United States
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Monroe is a city located in the county of Green in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,245 and a population density of 89 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,236 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Monroe
| Population | 1,236 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Green County |
| Different from | Monroe County |
| Postal code | 53566 |
| Phone Area Codes | 608 |
| Area | 14 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6011,-89.6385 |
| Altitude | 1,056 feet / 322 meters |
| Capital city | Monroe is capital of Green County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:19:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 88 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Monroe is located at 42°36'4"N 89°38'18"W (42.6011200, -89.6384500).
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Weather
75°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph E
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Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe decreased by 0.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,245 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,249 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,234 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,241 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,241 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,237 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,234 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,240 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,245 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,247 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,236 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Monroe zip code is 53566.
County name: Green, County
fips: 55045
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People born in Monroe (21)
People born in Monroe, including bishop George Otto Wirz, ski jumper Clint Jones, United States general Nathan Farragut Twining, .
More notable people
- Joe Dodge (American musician) he was born in 09/02/1922
- Edwin Bingham Copeland (American botanist (1873-1964)) he was born in 30/09/1873
- Bob Anderegg (American basketball player) he was born in 24/08/1937
- Adam Emory Albright (American artist (1862-1957)) he was born in 15/08/1862
- David G. Deininger (American politician) he was born in 09/07/1947
- Evelene Brodstone (American businesswoman) she was born in 01/08/1875
- Joe Lobdell (Player of American football) he was born in 20/05/1983
- Marc A. Anderson (Chair of the Environmental Chemistry and Technology Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison) he was born in 01/12/1945
- Merrill B. Twining (United States Marine Corps general) he was born in 28/11/1902
- Nathan J. Lindsay (United States general) he was born in 24/05/1936
- Perry A.C. Reed (American politician) he was born in 22/01/1871
- Tom Tennant (professional baseball player) he was born in 03/07/1882
- Manuel Conrad Elmer (American university professor and sociologist) he was born in 05/12/1886
- William James Fitzgerald (American politician) he was born in 01/11/1861
- Rosie Berger (American politician) she was born in 07/01/1955
- Paul H. Lamboley he was born in 17/07/1940
- William G. Hirsig he was born in 28/12/1868
- Ada B. Bingham (botanist and botanical collector (1854-1906)) she was born in 06/02/1854
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Monroe, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Monroe, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Monroe.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monr Post Office | Monroe (WI) | 53566 |
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- Monroe, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 9,351 people.
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- Monroe, Iowa city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,905 people.
- Monroe, Maine town in Waldo County, Maine, United States with a population of 948 people.
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- Monroe, Pennsylvania borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 511 people.
- Monroe, Michigan city in and county seat of Monroe County, Michigan, United States with a population of 326 people.
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Other cities in Green County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Green County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 2,681 | Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA |
| Exeter | 2,088 | Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States |
| New Glarus | 1,375 | Village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Clarno | 1,182 | City in Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Mineral Point | 1,053 | Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin |
| Albany | 783 | Village in Green County, Wisconsin |
| Browntown | 272 | Village in Green County, Wisconsin |
| Brooklyn | 252 | Civil town in Green County, Wisconsin |
| Monticello | 136 | Village in Green County, Wisconsin |
| Brodhead | 85 | City in Green County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Monroe distances to largest Wisconsin cities