Kentucky

Monroe

11,338
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Monroe

Monroe, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 4,956. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,338.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,214 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 20 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Morgan's First Kentucky Raid – Tompkinsville (Jul 1862), Action at Tompkinsville (Monroe County), Morgan's Christmas Raid – Tompkinsville Action, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,338
201010,963
200011,756
199011,401
198012,353
197011,642
196011,799
195013,770
194014,070
193013,077
192014,214
191013,663
190013,053
189010,989
188010,741
18709,231
18608,551
18507,756
18406,526
18305,340
18204,956
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Monroe

Military engagements that took place in Monroe, Kentucky.

Morgan's First Kentucky Raid – Tompkinsville (Jul 1862)
1862
Action at Tompkinsville (Monroe County)
1862
Morgan's Christmas Raid – Tompkinsville Action
1862
Battle of Tompkinsville (Morgan's First Raid)
1862

Historic places in Monroe

National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe, Kentucky.

Baxter, Barlow, House
Hestand
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Frequently asked about Monroe

When does Monroe first appear in the US census?
Monroe, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 4,956.
What is the population of Monroe?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Monroe had a recorded population of 11,338.
When did Monroe's population peak?
Monroe's recorded population peaked at 14,214 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Monroe?
4 documented military engagements took place in Monroe, including Morgan's First Kentucky Raid – Tompkinsville (Jul 1862), Action at Tompkinsville (Monroe County), Morgan's Christmas Raid – Tompkinsville Action.
How many historic places are in Monroe?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Monroe, Kentucky.
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