Pennsylvania

Monroe

168,327
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Monroe

Monroe, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 9,879. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 168,327.

Its recorded population peaked at 169,842 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Gnadenhutten Massacre PA 1755, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020168,327
2010169,842
2000138,687
199095,709
198069,409
197045,422
196039,567
195033,773
194029,802
193028,286
192024,295
191022,941
190021,161
189020,111
188020,175
187018,362
186016,758
185013,270
18409,879
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, Pennsylvania.

Gnadenhutten Massacre PA 1755
1755

Historic places in Monroe

National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe, Pennsylvania.

Michael, John, Farm
Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg Armory
East Stroudsburg
Kitson Woolen Mill
Stroudsburg
Academy Hill Historic District
Stroudsburg
Fenner-Snyder Mill
Sciota
East Stroudsburg Railroad Station
East Stroudsburg
Turn, John, Farm
Stroudsburg
Pocono Manor Historic District
Mt. Pocono
Stroud Mansion
Stroudsburg
Cold Spring Farm Springhouse
Monroe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Water Gap Staion
Delaware Water Gap
Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church and Cemetery
Hamilton Square
Shawnee-Minisink Site
Minisink Hills
Monroe County Courthouse
Stroudsburg
Zion Lutheran Church
East Stroudsburg
Quiet Valley Farm
Stroudsburg
Schoonover Mountain House
Bushkill
Ross Common Manor
Saylorsburg
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Frequently asked about Monroe

When does Monroe first appear in the US census?
Monroe, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 9,879.
What is the population of Monroe?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Monroe had a recorded population of 168,327.
When did Monroe's population peak?
Monroe's recorded population peaked at 169,842 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Monroe?
1 documented military engagement took place in Monroe, including Gnadenhutten Massacre PA 1755.
How many historic places are in Monroe?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Monroe, Pennsylvania.
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