Tennessee

Monroe

46,250
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Monroe

Monroe, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 2,529. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 46,250.

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

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Cherokee War – Siege of Fort Loudoun 1760, Fort Loudoun Massacre, Virginia-Cherokee War 1758–1761 – Fort Loudoun Siege, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202046,250
201044,519
200038,961
199030,541
198028,700
197023,475
196023,316
195024,513
194024,275
193021,377
192022,060
191020,716
190018,585
189015,329
188014,283
187012,589
186012,607
185011,874
184012,056
183013,708
18202,529
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, Tennessee.

Cherokee War – Siege of Fort Loudoun 1760
1760
Fort Loudoun Massacre
1760
Virginia-Cherokee War 1758–1761 – Fort Loudoun Siege
1760
Battle of Fort Loudoun (Tennessee)
1760
Sweetwater Tennessee
1863

Historic places in Monroe

National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe, Tennessee.

Fort Loudoun
Vonore
Citico Site
Vonore
Fort Armistead
Coker Creek
Mialoquo Site
Vonore
Tellico Blockhouse Site
Vonore
First Presbyterian Church
Sweetwater
Icehouse Bottom Site
Vonore
Toqua Site
Vonore
Tomotley Site
Vonore
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Frequently asked about Monroe

When does Monroe first appear in the US census?
Monroe, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 2,529.
What is the population of Monroe?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Monroe had a recorded population of 46,250.
Were any battles fought in Monroe?
5 documented military engagements took place in Monroe, including Cherokee War – Siege of Fort Loudoun 1760, Fort Loudoun Massacre, Virginia-Cherokee War 1758–1761 – Fort Loudoun Siege.
How many historic places are in Monroe?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Monroe, Tennessee.
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