Monroe County, Ohio

Monroe County: county in Ohio, United States

About

Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,642 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,586 inhabitants. Its county seat is Woodsfield. The county was created 213 years ago in 1813.

Monroe County locator map
Location of Monroe County on Ohio map.

County Snapshot

Monroe County at a glance

Monroe County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

11

These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.

Largest city

Lodi

Population 2,913

Quick Facts about Monroe County

Population 13,586 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Ohio (United States)
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Plate code 56
Area 1185 km2
Water as percent of area 0.4%
Land as percent of area 99.6%
Latitude & Longitude 39.7274,-81.0829
Named for James Monroe
Capital Woodsfield
Establishment January 29, 1813
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 18:58:14 (18th April 2026)
Density 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.77% (2010-2020)
Weather 84℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Monroe County Courthouse  Woodsfield image
Monroe County Courthouse Woodsfield image

Geography

Monroe County is located at 39°43'38"N 81°4'59"W (39.7273500, -81.0829200). It has 6 neighbors: Noble County, Washington County, Tyler County, Marshall County, Wetzel County and Belmont County.

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The largest city of Monroe County is Lodi with a population of 2,913. Other cities include, Woodsfield population 2,202, Mechanicsburg population 1,615, Malaga population 995 and Wilson population 502. See all Monroe County cities & populated places.

Monroe County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.

City Name Population Title
Lodi 2,913 Village in Medina County, Ohio
Woodsfield 2,202 Village in Ohio
Mechanicsburg 1,615 Village in Champaign County, Ohio
Malaga 995 Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Wilson 502 Village in Belmont and Monroe counties of Ohio
Beallsville 376 Human settlement in Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America
Clarington 362 Human settlement in Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America
Lewisville 162 Human settlement in Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America
Stafford 74 Village in Monroe County, Ohio, United States
Graysville 71 Village in Monroe County, Ohio, United States
Miltonsburg 41 Human settlement in Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America

Weather

84°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
5 to 12 mph S Saturday

A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to...

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Official website of Monroe County

Official Website
  • Woodsfield

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Monroe County decreased by 7.77% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,642 - census
2011 14,613 -0.2% estimation process
2012 14,502 -0.77% estimation process
2013 14,503 0.01% estimation process
2014 14,357 -1.02% estimation process
2015 14,253 -0.73% estimation process
2016 14,083 -1.21% estimation process
2017 13,931 -1.09% estimation process
2018 13,787 -1.04% estimation process
2019 13,654 -0.97% estimation process
2020 13,586 -0.5% estimation process
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People born in Monroe County (5)

People born in Monroe County, including politician Sam V. Stewart, bodybuilder Kay Baxter, botanist and plant pathologist Mark A. Carleton, .

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