Ohio

Monroe

13,385
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Monroe

Monroe, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 4,645. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,385.

Its recorded population peaked at 28,351 in 1850, and has since declined by roughly 53 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Rice's Fort (WV), and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,385
201014,642
200015,180
199015,497
198017,382
197015,739
196015,268
195015,362
194018,641
193018,426
192020,660
191024,244
190027,031
189025,175
188026,496
187025,779
186025,741
185028,351
184018,521
18308,768
18204,645
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, Ohio.

Battle of Rice's Fort (WV)
1782

Historic places in Monroe

National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe, Ohio.

First United Methodist Church
Woodsfield
Knowlton Covered Bridge
Rinards Mills
Monroe County Courthouse
Woodsfield
Hollister-Parry House
Woodsfield
Kindleberger, Frederick, Stone House and Barn
Clarington
Foreaker Bridge
Graysville
Mooney, William C., House
Woodsfield
Monroe Bank
Woodsfield
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Frequently asked about Monroe

When does Monroe first appear in the US census?
Monroe, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 4,645.
What is the population of Monroe?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Monroe had a recorded population of 13,385.
When did Monroe's population peak?
Monroe's recorded population peaked at 28,351 in 1850.
Were any battles fought in Monroe?
1 documented military engagement took place in Monroe, including Battle of Rice's Fort (WV).
How many historic places are in Monroe?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Monroe, Ohio.
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