Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Monroe: Parish seat of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Monroe is a city located in the county of Ouachita Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,815 and a population density of 579 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 46,998 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1784.
Quick Facts about Monroe
Population : | 46,998 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
County : | Ouachita Parish |
Postal code : | 71201-03 |
Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
Area : | 84.3 km2 |
Altitude : | 72 feet / 22 meters |
Capital city : | Monroe is capital of Ouachita Parish |
Establishment : | January 01, 1785 (238 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 22:03:57 (7th February 2023) |
Density : | 558 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -3.87% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Monroe is located at 32°30'34"N 92°7'9"W (32.5093100, -92.1193000).
Monroe map
- Official Website
Official website of Monroe
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe decreased by 3.87% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 48,815 | - | census |
2011 | 49,001 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2012 | 49,059 | 0.12% | estimation process |
2013 | 49,124 | 0.13% | estimation process |
2014 | 49,049 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2015 | 49,010 | -0.08% | estimation process |
2016 | 48,822 | -0.39% | estimation process |
2017 | 48,273 | -1.14% | estimation process |
2018 | 47,808 | -0.97% | estimation process |
2019 | 47,294 | -1.09% | estimation process |
2020 | 46,998 | -0.63% | estimation process |
People born in Monroe (160)
People born in Monroe, including basketball player and coach Bill Russell, bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman, Co-founder of the Black Panther Party Huey P. Newton, .
List
- Fred Anderson (American saxophonist) he was born in 22/03/1929
- Anthony Reed (American basketball player) he was born in 03/01/1971
- Susan Ward (American actress and model) she was born in 15/04/1976
- Paul Millsap (American basketball player) he was born in 10/02/1985
- Benoit Benjamin (American basketball player) he was born in 22/11/1964
- Samuel D. McEnery (American politician (1837-1910)) he was born in 28/05/1837
- Bubby Brister (American football player) he was born in 15/08/1962
- Shawn Reaves (American actor) he was born in 05/02/1978
- Derrick Zimmerman (American basketball player) he was born in 02/12/1981
- David Toms (professional golfer) he was born in 04/01/1967
- Calvin Natt (American basketball player) he was born in 08/01/1957
- Carl Fontana (American musician) he was born in 18/07/1928
- Larry Wright (American basketball player) he was born in 23/11/1954
- Larry Gordon (American football player) he was born in 08/07/1954
- Teddy Gipson (American basketball player) he was born in 15/02/1980
- Hamid Drake (American musician) he was born in 03/08/1955
- Speckled Red (American blues and boogie-woogie pianist and singer) he was born in 23/10/1892
- Rod Higgins (American basketball player) he was born in 31/01/1960
Schools in Monroe
College & universities near Monroe, LA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
158538 | Cloyd's Beauty School 1 Inc | West Monroe (LA) | 71291-0603 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Monroe, LA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
Post offices near Monroe
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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West Monr Post Office | West Monroe (LA) | 71291 |
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Other cities in Ouachita Parish
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Ouachita Parish , LA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
West Monroe | 12,086 | City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Claiborne | 11,507 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Swartz | 4,536 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Richwood | 3,375 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
Sterlington | 2,974 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Monroe distances to largest Louisiana cities