Monroe County, Tennessee
Monroe County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,519 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 47,177 inhabitants. Its county seat is Madisonville. The county was created 206 years ago in 1819.
County Snapshot
Monroe County at a glance
Monroe County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
MadisonvillePopulation 5,024
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Monroe County
| Population | 47,177 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County |
| Area | 1690 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4427,-84.2528 |
| Named for | James Monroe |
| Capital | Madisonville |
| Establishment | November 13, 1819 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:16:58 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Monroe County is located at 35°26'34"N 84°15'10"W (35.4426500, -84.2527900). It has 6 neighbors: Cherokee County, Graham County, Blount County, Loudon County, McMinn County and Polk County.
Monroe County map
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The largest city of Monroe County is Madisonville with a population of 5,024. Other cities include, Vonore population 1,580 and Tellico Plains population 909. See all Monroe County cities & populated places.
Monroe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 5,024 | Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Vonore | 1,580 | City in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Tellico Plains | 909 | Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Monroe County
Official Website- Madisonville
Demographics
The population of Monroe County increased by 5.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,519 | - | census |
| 2011 | 44,903 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,095 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45,228 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 45,391 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 45,625 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,848 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,035 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 46,269 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,545 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,177 | 1.34% | estimation process |
People born in Monroe County (6)
People born in Monroe County, including politician Samuel Axley Smith, businessman Charles McClung McGhee, Confederate general John C. Vaughn, .
More notable people
- George I. Cunningham (American politician) he was born in 08/09/1835
- R. C. McCroskey (American politician) he was born in 10/03/1845
- Mary Ware (American poet, writer (1828-1915)) she was born in 11/04/1828
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- Monroe County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 170,154 people.
- Monroe County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 150,568 people.
- Monroe County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 148,219 people.
- Monroe County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 73,900 people.
- Monroe County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 46,582 people.
- Monroe County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 35,123 people.
- Monroe County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 34,739 people.
- Monroe County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 28,042 people.
- Monroe County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 20,459 people.
- Monroe County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 13,586 people.
- Monroe County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 13,229 people.
- Monroe County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 10,549 people.
- Monroe County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 8,672 people.
- Monroe County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 7,770 people.
- Monroe County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 6,584 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |