Michigan

Monroe

154,809
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Monroe

Monroe, Michigan, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 1,340. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 154,809.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 23 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Brownstown (War of 1812), Battle of the River Raisin (First), Engagement at Frenchtown — Supply Skirmish, and 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020154,809
2010152,021
2000145,945
1990133,600
1980134,659
1970118,479
1960101,120
195075,666
194058,620
193052,485
192037,115
191032,917
190032,754
189032,337
188033,624
187027,483
186021,593
185014,698
18409,922
18303,187
18201,831
18101,340
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, Michigan.

Battle of Brownstown (War of 1812)
1812
Battle of the River Raisin (First)
1813
Engagement at Frenchtown — Supply Skirmish
1813
Battle of the River Raisin (Second) / River Raisin Massacre
1813
Battle of River Raisin — Second Action / Frenchtown (Jan 22 1813)
1813
River Raisin Massacre (Jan 22–23 1813)
1813
Frenchtown Massacre / Battle of the Raisin River
1813
Battle of Frenchtown (River Raisin)
1813
Frenchtown Massacre (River Raisin)
1813
Battle of Frenchtown / River Raisin Massacre
1813
Battle of Frenchtown Jan 18-22 1813
1813
Battle of River Raisin — First Action (Jan 18 1813)
1813
Raisin River Massacre (River Raisin Massacre)
1813
Battle of Frenchtown — First Action (Jan 18, 1813)
1813
Battle of Frenchtown (River Raisin Massacre)
1813
First Battle of Frenchtown
1813
Battle of Frenchtown — Raisin River
1813
River Raisin Massacre (Frenchtown)
1813
River Raisin Massacre Jan 22 1813
1813
Battle of Frenchtown
1813
Battle of Frenchtown — First
1813
River Raisin Massacre
1813
Battle of Frenchtown / River Raisin Massacre (Jan 1813)
1813

Historic places in Monroe

National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe, Michigan.

Loranger, Edward, House
Monroe
Wing-Allore House
Monroe
Navarre-Anderson Trading Post
Monroe
St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District
Monroe
Detroit River Light Station
Rockwood
McClelland, Gov. Robert, House
Monroe
North Maumee Bay Archeological District
Erie
River Raisin Battlefield Site (Boundary Increase)
Monroe
Weis Manufacturing Company
Monroe
Custer, George Armstrong, Equestrian Monument
Monroe
Sawyer House
Monroe
River Raisin Battlefield Site (20MR227)
Monroe
East Elm-North Macomb Street Historic District
Monroe
Old Village Historic District
Monroe
Dundee Historic District
Dundee
Hall of the Divine Child
Monroe
St. Mary's Academy Historic District
Monroe
Nims, Rudolph, House
Monroe

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Frequently asked about Monroe

When does Monroe first appear in the US census?
Monroe, Michigan first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 1,340.
What is the population of Monroe?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Monroe had a recorded population of 154,809.
Were any battles fought in Monroe?
23 documented military engagements took place in Monroe, including Battle of Brownstown (War of 1812), Battle of the River Raisin (First), Engagement at Frenchtown — Supply Skirmish.
How many historic places are in Monroe?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Monroe, Michigan.
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