Monroe, NC
Living in Monroe
Bikeability8
Walkability5
Commute49
Public Transit7
Affordability74
Public Safety81
Airports67
Hospitals34
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+2.8k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black25%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$729Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monroe
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Union County13
Property Crime in Monroe
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Union County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe
Inland Flooding37
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe, NC
Tabernacle Christian School
4 miles, E
Arborbrook Christian Academy
8 miles, W
Abundant Life Christian Academy
8 miles, NW
Weddington Christian Academy
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe, NC
Wingate University
7 miles, E
Queens University of Charlotte
20 miles, NW
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
23 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe, NC
Atrium Health Union
3 miles, SE
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
16 miles, N
Rebound Behavioral Health
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Monroe, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
26 miles, NW
Florence Regional Airport
74 miles, SE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
80 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
84 miles, NE