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Monroe, NC

Founded 1843Union CountyElev. 180 m
Population
35,596
Median home
$270,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
25
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Monroe

Monroe is home to roughly 35,596 residents. Monroe was founded in 1843 and sits in Union County. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $67,265. Homes carry a median value of $270,600, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.5%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,596
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$67,265
Per-capita income
$29,277
Poverty rate
13.9%
High-school grad or higher
81.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
29.9 min
Work from home
5.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.5%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black21.5%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27.2%
Sales & office22%
Production, transportation & material moving19.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.9%
Service15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$270,600
Median gross rent
$1,216/mo
Owner-occupied
58.4%
Median year built
1987
Households
12,081
Avg. household size
2.9

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Monroe has 25 public schools — 13 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading41%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Apprentice Academy High SchoolHighGrades 8–12charter
Central Academy of Technology and ArtsHighGrades 9–12
Monroe HighHighGrades 9–12
Parkwood HighHighGrades 9–12
Piedmont HighHighGrades 9–12
Sun Valley HighHighGrades 9–12
Union County Early CollegeHighGrades 9–13
Monroe MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Parkwood MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Piedmont MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Benton Heights ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
East ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Fairview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Monroe Charter AcademyElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime122% above national
Monroe858
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime86% above national
Monroe3,633
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Monroe Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Monroe.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Union County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Monroe is in Union County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Monroe was founded in 1843 and sits in Union County. Elevation ~180 m.

Map of Monroe
Monroe, NC
Where Monroe is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sikes, John C., HouseUS Post Office--MonroePiedmont Buggy FactoryMonroe City HallUnion County Courthouse
Notable people from Monroe
Jesse HelmsChristine DardenHunter TysonJohn J. ParkerDavid Franklin HoustonMary Beatrice Davidson KennerRobert F. WilliamsRobert HorneThomas Walter BickettJamison Crowder
People searches in Monroe
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Nearby cities
Indian Trail (7 mi)Waxhaw (11 mi)Matthews (12 mi)Mint Hill (13 mi)Charlotte (21 mi)Concord (27 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Monroe, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Monroe, North Carolina.

Martez A Robinson, 41
Monroe · Union County · 28110
AKA Tez Robinson, Martez Alberto Robinson
George Dale Moore, 69
Monroe · Union County · 28110
AKA George D Moore, Dale Moore
Charles Lewis Wright, 69
Monroe · Union County · 28112
AKA Charlie Wright
Charles Clay Jackson, 55
Monroe · 28110
AKA Charles C Jackson, Clay Jackson
Matthew Charles Mitchell, 44
Monroe · Union County · 28110
Matthew Charles Mitchell, 44
Monroe · 28110
AKA Matt Charles Mitchell, Matthew C Mitchell
Anthony Leamont Clark, 54
Monroe · Union County · 28110
AKA Anthony Lamont Clark
Anthony E Smith, 55
Monroe · Union County · 28112
AKA Anthony Elliott Smith
Danny Lee Sr Campbell, 62
Monroe · Union County · 28110
AKA Dan Campbell
Daniel E Adams, 69
Monroe · Union County · 28110
AKA Eugene Adams, Daniel Eugene Adams
David Lee Allen, 64
Monroe · Union County · 28112
AKA Lee Allen, David L Allen
David Alexander Davis, 69
Monroe · Union County · 28110
AKA D A Davis, Davis A Davis
Robert Larry Robinson, 72
Monroe · Union County · 28110
Robert Larry Robinson, 72
Monroe · Union County · 28110
Robert Cornelius White, 51
Monroe · 28110
AKA Scotty White
Robert Thompson, 56
Monroe · Union County · 28110
AKA Robert Angelo Thompson, Angelo Thompson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Monroe — frequently asked

What is the population of Monroe, North Carolina?
Monroe has a population of about 35,596, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Monroe?
The median home value in Monroe is $270,600, and the median gross rent is $1,216/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Monroe safe? What is the crime rate?
Monroe Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 858 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Monroe face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Monroe?
Monroe has 25 public schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Monroe?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Monroe. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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