Monroe Center, Illinois
Monroe Center: City in United States of America
About
Monroe Center is a city located in the county of Ogle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 471 and a population density of 389 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 429 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Monroe Center
| Population : | 429 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ogle County |
| Postal code : | 61052 |
| Area : | 1.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,799 feet / 853 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:42:25 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 355 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monroe Center is located at 42°5'54"N 89°0'2"W (42.0983600, -89.0006500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe Center decreased by 9.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 471 | - | census |
| 2011 | 466 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 461 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 456 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 454 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 450 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 444 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 442 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 437 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 435 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 429 | -1.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,048 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,101 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,513 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,147 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 31.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 60.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 28.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 251 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 41.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
Monroe Center zip code is 61052.
County name: Ogle, County
fips: 17141
Monroe, Monroe Center, Monroe Centre
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $2,000,000+ |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $4,000+ |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,445 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $3,293 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,487 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.92 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,759 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 26,688 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,011 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $166,607 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $80,565 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,335 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,126 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 852 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,293 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 859 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 121 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,022 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,489.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.77 |
People born in Monroe Center (1)
American farmer and politician Charles W. Baker was born in Monroe Center
Schools in Monroe Center
College & universities near Monroe Center, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148399 | Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College | Rockford (IL) | 61108 |
| 455008 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford | Rockford (IL) | 61108 |
| 148405 | Rockford University | Rockford (IL) | 61108-2311 |
| 448673 | Rasmussen College-Illinois | Rockford (IL) | 61108-2513 |
| 146418 | Kishwaukee College | Malta (IL) | 60150-9699 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Monroe Center, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Monroe Center
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Center Post Office | Monroe Center (IL) | 61052 |
Other cities in Ogle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ogle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flagg | 12,745 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rochelle | 8,975 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Byron | 3,650 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Oregon | 3,449 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Morris | 2,776 | Village in Illinois |
| Davis Junction | 2,344 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Polo | 2,158 | Town in Illinois, USA |
| Honey Creek | 1,437 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Forreston | 1,338 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hillcrest | 1,216 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Stillman Valley | 1,043 | Valley in Texas, United States of America |
| White Rock | 684 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Grand Detour | 652 | Census-designated place in Illinois, USA |
| Creston | 642 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Maryland | 500 | Township of Illinois |
| Leaf River | 403 | Township of Ogle County, Illinois, US |
