Monroe, Connecticut

Monroe: Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

About

Monroe is a town located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,479 and a population density of 741 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,328 inhabitants.

The town was created 201 years ago in 1822.

Monroe locator map
Location of Monroe on Connecticut map.

Quick Facts about Monroe

Population : 19,328 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Connecticut (United States)
County : Fairfield County
Postal code : 06468
Phone Area Codes : 203
Area : 26.3 km2
Altitude : 522 feet / 159 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1823 (201 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 17:51:56 (8th December 2024)
Density : 735 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.78% (2010-2020)
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Monroe Gazebo
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Geography

Monroe is located at 41°19'57"N 73°12'26"W (41.3326000, -73.2073400).

Monroe map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Monroe decreased by 0.78% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 19,479 - census
2011 19,650 0.87% estimation process
2012 19,778 0.65% estimation process
2013 19,776 -0.01% estimation process
2014 19,784 0.04% estimation process
2015 19,717 -0.34% estimation process
2016 19,589 -0.65% estimation process
2017 19,498 -0.47% estimation process
2018 19,480 -0.09% estimation process
2019 19,434 -0.24% estimation process
2020 19,328 -0.55% estimation process

Monroe zip code is 06468. County name: Fairfield, County fips: 09001

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People born in Monroe (5)

People born in Monroe, including basketball player Mike Gminski, writer John Searles, speed skater Leslie Bader, .

List

  • Edwin Burr Babbitt (American military personnel) he was born in 08/01/1803
  • Arthur Wells French (19th century journalist and popular-song writer) he was born in 19/01/1846

Schools in Monroe

College & universities near Monroe, CT

Code Name City ZIP
445911 Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton Shelton (CT) 06484

Stations (24)

Amtrak & bus stations near Monroe, CT

Code Name Address Type
BRP Bridgeport 525 Water St. RAIL
NHV Union Station 50 Union Avenue RAIL
WFD Wallingford station 37 Hall Avenue RAIL
MDN Meriden Transit Center 60 State Street RAIL
STM Stamford Transportation Center Washington Blvd and South State St. RAIL

Post offices near Monroe

Post Office Name City ZIP
Monr Post Office Monroe (CT) 06468

Other places with the same name (19)

  • Monroe , Louisiana The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Ouachita River in the southwestern part of the state. Monroe is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Monroe Historical Society and the Monroe City Hall. with a population of 46,998 people.
  • Monroe , New Jersey township in Gloucester County, New Jersey with a population of 44,884 people.
  • Monroe , North Carolina city in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 35,668 people.
  • Monroe , Washington city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States with a population of 20,681 people.
  • Monroe , Ohio city in Ohio, United States with a population of 14,183 people.
  • Monroe , Georgia city in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 13,979 people.
  • Monroe , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 9,351 people.
  • Monroe , Utah city in Sevier County, Utah, United States with a population of 2,383 people.
  • Monroe , Iowa city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,905 people.
  • Monroe , Wisconsin city in and the county seat of Green County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,236 people.
  • Monroe , Maine town in Waldo County, Maine, United States with a population of 948 people.
  • Monroe , Indiana civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 882 people.
  • Monroe , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 807 people.
  • Monroe , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 657 people.
  • 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.
  • Monroe , Nebraska township in Platte County, Nebraska with a population of 273 people.
  • Monroe , South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 186 people.

Other cities in Fairfield County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Bridgeport 143,525 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Stamford 131,397 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
North Stamford 128,278 A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
Norwalk 88,655 The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
East Norwalk 84,530 A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Danbury 84,317 The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Greenwich 62,769 Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Fairfield 62,215 Town in Connecticut, United States of America
Stratford 51,660 Town in Connecticut
Shelton 40,957 A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Trumbull 35,438 Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Westport 28,444 Town in Connecticut
Ridgefield 24,898 Town in Connecticut
Darien 21,693 Town in Connecticut
New Canaan 20,115 Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Bethel 19,941 City in Alaska, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Monroe distances to largest Connecticut cities