Monroe, New York

Monroe: town in New York, United States

About

Monroe is a town located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,364 and a population density of 152 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,351 inhabitants.

The town was created 227 years ago in 1798.

Quick Facts about Monroe

Population 9,351 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
County Orange County
Different from Monroe County
Phone Area Codes 845
Area 55.1 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.3307,-74.1868
Establishment January 01, 1799 (227 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 19:43:10 (15th April 2026)
Postal code 10950
Density 170 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 10.56% (2010-2020)
Weather 61℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather
Town and village halls  Monroe  NY image
Town and village halls Monroe NY image

Geography

Monroe is located at 41°19'50"N 74°11'13"W (41.3306500, -74.1868100).

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Weather

61°F
Partly Cloudy
2 mph W Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 2 mph.

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Official website of Monroe

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Demographics

The population of Monroe increased by 10.56% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,364 - census
2011 8,437 0.87% estimation process
2012 8,478 0.48% estimation process
2013 8,548 0.82% estimation process
2014 8,531 -0.2% estimation process
2015 8,587 0.65% estimation process
2016 8,571 -0.19% estimation process
2017 8,576 0.06% estimation process
2018 8,574 -0.02% estimation process
2019 8,586 0.14% estimation process
2020 9,351 8.18% estimation process
Monroe zip code is 10950. County name: Orange, County fips: 36071
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People born in Monroe (6)

People born in Monroe, including television host Budd Mishkin, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Morgan D. Lane, military personnel Rita Lenihan, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Monroe, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
446604 Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel Monroe (NY) 10950

Nearby Transit Stations (17)

Rail and bus stations connected to Monroe, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
CRT Croton–Harmon station 1 Croton Point Avenue RAIL
POU Poughkeepsie station 41 Main St. RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL
NRO New Rochelle station 1 Railroad Plaza RAIL
STM Stamford Transportation Center Washington Blvd and South State St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Monroe.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Monr Post Office Monroe (NY) 10950

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Other cities in Orange County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , NY. (more)

City Name Population Title
Newburgh 31,524 City in New York
Kiryas Joel 28,953 Town
Middletown 28,023 City in Orange County, New York, United States
New Windsor 27,475 Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Blooming Grove 17,464 City in Orange County, New York, United States of America
Cornwall 12,361 Village in United States of America
Woodbury 10,879 Town in Orange County, New York
Scotchtown 9,212 Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
Port Jervis 8,453 City in Orange County, New York
Orange Lake 6,982 City in New York, United States of America
Walden 6,839 Village in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, United States
Warwick 6,711 Township in New York
Mount Hope 6,558 City in Orange County, New York, United States of America
Washingtonville 5,730 City in Ohio, United States of America
Hamptonburgh 5,506 Town in New York, United States
Goshen 5,337 County seat of Orange County, New York, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Monroe distances to largest New York cities