Monroe County, Mississippi
PO Box 578
Aberdeen, MS 39730
Phone: (662) 369-8143
Fax: (662) 369-7928
www.gomonroe.org
On the central eastern border of MS, north of Columbus; organized Feb 9, 1821 from Chickasaw cession of 1821. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 772.04 (land 764.17; water 7.87). Pop per sq mi: 49.30.
Pop 2005: 37,704. State rank: 21. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 3.90%. Pop 2000: 38,014 (White 68.00%; Black or African American 30.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 35.70.
Income 2000: per capita $14,072; median household $30,307; Pop below poverty level: 17.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,398-$20,994.
Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: -3.10%. Median travel time to work: 25.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 38.50%.
Aberdeen, MS 39730
Phone: (662) 369-8143
Fax: (662) 369-7928
www.gomonroe.org
On the central eastern border of MS, north of Columbus; organized Feb 9, 1821 from Chickasaw cession of 1821. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 772.04 (land 764.17; water 7.87). Pop per sq mi: 49.30.
Pop 2005: 37,704. State rank: 21. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 3.90%. Pop 2000: 38,014 (White 68.00%; Black or African American 30.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 35.70.
Income 2000: per capita $14,072; median household $30,307; Pop below poverty level: 17.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,398-$20,994.
Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: -3.10%. Median travel time to work: 25.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 38.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Iowa
10 Benton Ave E
Albia, IA 52531
Phone: (641) 932-5212
Fax: (641) 932-3245
In south-central IA, west of Ottumwa; established as Kishkekosh County Feb 17, 1843 (prior to statehood) from Wapello County. Name changed Jan 19, 1846. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 434.11 (land 433.41; water 0.70). Pop per sq mi: 18.10.
Pop 2005: 7,835. State rank: 89. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.30%; 1990-2000 -1.20%. Pop 2000: 8,016 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,155; median household $34,877; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,683-$24,957.
Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: 2.10%. Median travel time to work: 24.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 41.50%.
Albia, IA 52531
Phone: (641) 932-5212
Fax: (641) 932-3245
In south-central IA, west of Ottumwa; established as Kishkekosh County Feb 17, 1843 (prior to statehood) from Wapello County. Name changed Jan 19, 1846. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 434.11 (land 433.41; water 0.70). Pop per sq mi: 18.10.
Pop 2005: 7,835. State rank: 89. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.30%; 1990-2000 -1.20%. Pop 2000: 8,016 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,155; median household $34,877; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,683-$24,957.
Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: 2.10%. Median travel time to work: 24.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 41.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Indiana
301 N College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 349-2612
Fax: (812) 349-2610
www.co.monroe.in.us
In central IN, west of Columbus; organized Jan 14, 1818 from Orange County. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 411.32 (land 394.35; water 16.97). Pop per sq mi: 307.90.
Pop 2005: 121,407. State rank: 13. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 10.60%. Pop 2000: 120,563 (White 89.80%; Black or African American 3.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 3.40%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 5.40%. Median age: 27.60.
Income 2000: per capita $18,534; median household $33,311; Pop below poverty level: 18.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,176-$25,162.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: 1.00%. Median travel time to work: 18.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 10.90%.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 349-2612
Fax: (812) 349-2610
www.co.monroe.in.us
In central IN, west of Columbus; organized Jan 14, 1818 from Orange County. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 411.32 (land 394.35; water 16.97). Pop per sq mi: 307.90.
Pop 2005: 121,407. State rank: 13. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 10.60%. Pop 2000: 120,563 (White 89.80%; Black or African American 3.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 3.40%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 5.40%. Median age: 27.60.
Income 2000: per capita $18,534; median household $33,311; Pop below poverty level: 18.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,176-$25,162.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: 1.00%. Median travel time to work: 18.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 10.90%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Monroe County, Arkansas
123 Madison St
Clarendon, AR 72029
Phone: (870) 747-3632
Fax: (870) 747-5961
In east-central AR, east of Little Rock; organized Nov 2, 1839 from Phillips and Arkansas counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 621.41 (land 606.65; water 14.76). Pop per sq mi: 15.30.
Pop 2005: 9,302. State rank: 66. Pop change: 2000-20005 -9.30%; 1990-2000 -9.50%. Pop 2000: 10,254 (White 58.50%; Black or African American 38.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.30.
Income 2000: per capita $13,096; median household $22,632; Pop below poverty level: 27.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,062-$20,713.
Unemployment 2004: 7.40%. Change from 2000: 0.00%. Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 32.80%.
Clarendon, AR 72029
Phone: (870) 747-3632
Fax: (870) 747-5961
In east-central AR, east of Little Rock; organized Nov 2, 1839 from Phillips and Arkansas counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 621.41 (land 606.65; water 14.76). Pop per sq mi: 15.30.
Pop 2005: 9,302. State rank: 66. Pop change: 2000-20005 -9.30%; 1990-2000 -9.50%. Pop 2000: 10,254 (White 58.50%; Black or African American 38.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.30.
Income 2000: per capita $13,096; median household $22,632; Pop below poverty level: 27.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,062-$20,713.
Unemployment 2004: 7.40%. Change from 2000: 0.00%. Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 32.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Georgia
38 W Main St
Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone: (478) 994-7000
Fax: (478) 994-7294
www.monroecountygeorgia.com
In central GA, northwest of Macon; original county; organized May 15, 1821 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 397.80 (land 395.63; water 2.17). Pop per sq mi: 60.10.
Pop 2005: 23,785. State rank: 74. Pop change: 2000-20005 9.30%; 1990-2000 27.10%. Pop 2000: 21,757 (White 69.60%; Black or African American 27.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 36.40.
Income 2000: per capita $19,580; median household $44,195; Pop below poverty level: 9.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,792-$25,207.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: -0.60%. Median travel time to work: 27.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 60.10%.
Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone: (478) 994-7000
Fax: (478) 994-7294
www.monroecountygeorgia.com
In central GA, northwest of Macon; original county; organized May 15, 1821 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 397.80 (land 395.63; water 2.17). Pop per sq mi: 60.10.
Pop 2005: 23,785. State rank: 74. Pop change: 2000-20005 9.30%; 1990-2000 27.10%. Pop 2000: 21,757 (White 69.60%; Black or African American 27.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 36.40.
Income 2000: per capita $19,580; median household $44,195; Pop below poverty level: 9.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,792-$25,207.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: -0.60%. Median travel time to work: 27.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 60.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Florida
500 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 292-3540
Fax: (305) 295-3970
www.co.monroe.fl.us
In southwestern FL, includes the Florida Keys; organized Jul 3, 1823 (prior to statehood) from Saint Johns County. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 3737.15 (land 996.91; water 2740.24). Pop per sq mi: 76.60.
Pop 2005: 76,329. State rank: 36. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.10%; 1990-2000 2.00%. Pop 2000: 79,589 (White 77.20%; Black or African American 4.80%; Hispanic or Latino 15.80%; Asian 0.80%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 14.70%. Median age: 42.60.
Income 2000: per capita $26,102; median household $42,283; Pop below poverty level: 10.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $37,009-$37,901.
Unemployment 2004: 3.30%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 4.60%.
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 292-3540
Fax: (305) 295-3970
www.co.monroe.fl.us
In southwestern FL, includes the Florida Keys; organized Jul 3, 1823 (prior to statehood) from Saint Johns County. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 3737.15 (land 996.91; water 2740.24). Pop per sq mi: 76.60.
Pop 2005: 76,329. State rank: 36. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.10%; 1990-2000 2.00%. Pop 2000: 79,589 (White 77.20%; Black or African American 4.80%; Hispanic or Latino 15.80%; Asian 0.80%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 14.70%. Median age: 42.60.
Income 2000: per capita $26,102; median household $42,283; Pop below poverty level: 10.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $37,009-$37,901.
Unemployment 2004: 3.30%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 4.60%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Monroe County, Tennessee
103 College St
Madisonville, TN 37354
Phone: (423) 442-2220
Fax: (423) 442-9542
www.monroegovernment.org
On southeastern border of TN, northeast of Chattanooga; organized Nov 13, 1819 from Roane County (Hiwassee Purchase, Indian lands). Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 652.58 (land 634.91; water 17.67). Pop per sq mi: 68.00.
Pop 2005: 43,185. State rank: 33. Pop change: 2000-20005 10.80%; 1990-2000 27.60%. Pop 2000: 38,961 (White 94.10%; Black or African American 2.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.60%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 36.80.
Income 2000: per capita $14,951; median household $30,337; Pop below poverty level: 15.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,456-$19,668.
Unemployment 2004: 6.40%. Change from 2000: -0.80%. Median travel time to work: 26.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.40%.
Madisonville, TN 37354
Phone: (423) 442-2220
Fax: (423) 442-9542
www.monroegovernment.org
On southeastern border of TN, northeast of Chattanooga; organized Nov 13, 1819 from Roane County (Hiwassee Purchase, Indian lands). Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 652.58 (land 634.91; water 17.67). Pop per sq mi: 68.00.
Pop 2005: 43,185. State rank: 33. Pop change: 2000-20005 10.80%; 1990-2000 27.60%. Pop 2000: 38,961 (White 94.10%; Black or African American 2.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.60%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 36.80.
Income 2000: per capita $14,951; median household $30,337; Pop below poverty level: 15.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,456-$19,668.
Unemployment 2004: 6.40%. Change from 2000: -0.80%. Median travel time to work: 26.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Michigan
106 E 1st St
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (734) 240-7020
Fax: (734) 240-7045
www.co.monroe.mi.us
In the southeast corner of MI bordered on east by Lake Erie; original county; established Jul 14, 1817 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 680.03 (land 551.10; water 128.93). Pop per sq mi: 279.30.
Pop 2005: 153,935. State rank: 16. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.50%; 1990-2000 9.20%. Pop 2000: 145,945 (White 94.10%; Black or African American 1.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.20%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $22,458; median household $51,743; Pop below poverty level: 7.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $29,223-$29,914.
Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: 2.00%. Median travel time to work: 24.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 48.90%.
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (734) 240-7020
Fax: (734) 240-7045
www.co.monroe.mi.us
In the southeast corner of MI bordered on east by Lake Erie; original county; established Jul 14, 1817 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 680.03 (land 551.10; water 128.93). Pop per sq mi: 279.30.
Pop 2005: 153,935. State rank: 16. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.50%; 1990-2000 9.20%. Pop 2000: 145,945 (White 94.10%; Black or African American 1.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.20%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $22,458; median household $51,743; Pop below poverty level: 7.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $29,223-$29,914.
Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: 2.00%. Median travel time to work: 24.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 48.90%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Monroe County, Alabama
PO Box 8
Monroeville, AL 36461
Phone: (251) 743-4107
Fax: (251) 575-7934
www.monroecountyal.com
In southwest-central AL; organized Jan 29, 1815 (prior to statehood) from Creek cession. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 1034.53 (land 1025.85; water 8.67). Pop per sq mi: 23.10.
Pop 2005: 23,733. State rank: 44. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.40%; 1990-2000 1.50%. Pop 2000: 24,324 (White 57.40%; Black or African American 40.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 35.40.
Income 2000: per capita $14,862; median household $29,093; Pop below poverty level: 21.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,457-$21,110.
Unemployment 2004: 7.50%. Change from 2000: -2.20%. Median travel time to work: 23.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 15.40%.
Monroeville, AL 36461
Phone: (251) 743-4107
Fax: (251) 575-7934
www.monroecountyal.com
In southwest-central AL; organized Jan 29, 1815 (prior to statehood) from Creek cession. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 1034.53 (land 1025.85; water 8.67). Pop per sq mi: 23.10.
Pop 2005: 23,733. State rank: 44. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.40%; 1990-2000 1.50%. Pop 2000: 24,324 (White 57.40%; Black or African American 40.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 35.40.
Income 2000: per capita $14,862; median household $29,093; Pop below poverty level: 21.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,457-$21,110.
Unemployment 2004: 7.50%. Change from 2000: -2.20%. Median travel time to work: 23.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 15.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Missouri
300 N Main St Rm 204
Paris, MO 65275
Phone: (660) 327-5106
Fax: (660) 327-1019
In northeastern MO, northeast of Columbia; organized Jan 6, 1831 from Ralls County. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 670.23 (land 645.98; water 24.24). Pop per sq mi: 14.50.
Pop 2005: 9,379. State rank: 93. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 2.30%. Pop 2000: 9,311 (White 94.20%; Black or African American 3.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.40.
Income 2000: per capita $14,695; median household $30,871; Pop below poverty level: 11.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,689-$20,756.
Unemployment 2004: 6.00%. Change from 2000: -1.40%. Median travel time to work: 25.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 45.80%.
Paris, MO 65275
Phone: (660) 327-5106
Fax: (660) 327-1019
In northeastern MO, northeast of Columbia; organized Jan 6, 1831 from Ralls County. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 670.23 (land 645.98; water 24.24). Pop per sq mi: 14.50.
Pop 2005: 9,379. State rank: 93. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 2.30%. Pop 2000: 9,311 (White 94.20%; Black or African American 3.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.40.
Income 2000: per capita $14,695; median household $30,871; Pop below poverty level: 11.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,689-$20,756.
Unemployment 2004: 6.00%. Change from 2000: -1.40%. Median travel time to work: 25.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 45.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, New York
39 W Main St Rm 101
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 428-5151
Fax: (585) 428-5447
www.monroecounty.gov
On northwestern border of NY on Lake Ontario; organized Feb 23, 1821 from Genesee and Ontario counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president, in office at the time of the county's creation.
Area (sq mi): 1365.61 (land 659.29; water 706.31). Pop per sq mi: 1112.40.
Pop 2005: 733,366. State rank: 9. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.30%; 1990-2000 3.00%. Pop 2000: 735,343 (White 77.10%; Black or African American 13.70%; Hispanic or Latino 5.30%; Asian 2.40%; Other 4.60%). Foreign born: 7.30%. Median age: 36.10.
Income 2000: per capita $22,821; median household $44,891; Pop below poverty level: 11.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $31,134-$33,272.
Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 19.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 4.80%.
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 428-5151
Fax: (585) 428-5447
www.monroecounty.gov
On northwestern border of NY on Lake Ontario; organized Feb 23, 1821 from Genesee and Ontario counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president, in office at the time of the county's creation.
Area (sq mi): 1365.61 (land 659.29; water 706.31). Pop per sq mi: 1112.40.
Pop 2005: 733,366. State rank: 9. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.30%; 1990-2000 3.00%. Pop 2000: 735,343 (White 77.10%; Black or African American 13.70%; Hispanic or Latino 5.30%; Asian 2.40%; Other 4.60%). Foreign born: 7.30%. Median age: 36.10.
Income 2000: per capita $22,821; median household $44,891; Pop below poverty level: 11.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $31,134-$33,272.
Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 19.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 4.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Monroe County, Wisconsin
202 S 'K' St
Sparta, WI 54656
Phone: (608) 269-8705
Fax: (608) 269-8747
www.co.monroe.wi.us
In southwestern WI, east of La Crosse; organized Mar 21, 1854 from unorganized territory. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 908.29 (land 900.77; water 7.52). Pop per sq mi: 47.30.
Pop 2005: 42,644. State rank: 34. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.30%; 1990-2000 11.60%. Pop 2000: 40,899 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 36.80.
Income 2000: per capita $17,056; median household $37,170; Pop below poverty level: 12.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,666-$23,467.
Unemployment 2004: 4.20%. Change from 2000: -1.20%. Median travel time to work: 19.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 19.40%.
Sparta, WI 54656
Phone: (608) 269-8705
Fax: (608) 269-8747
www.co.monroe.wi.us
In southwestern WI, east of La Crosse; organized Mar 21, 1854 from unorganized territory. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 908.29 (land 900.77; water 7.52). Pop per sq mi: 47.30.
Pop 2005: 42,644. State rank: 34. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.30%; 1990-2000 11.60%. Pop 2000: 40,899 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 36.80.
Income 2000: per capita $17,056; median household $37,170; Pop below poverty level: 12.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,666-$23,467.
Unemployment 2004: 4.20%. Change from 2000: -1.20%. Median travel time to work: 19.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 19.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Pennsylvania
County Courthouse Sq
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 420-3400
Fax: (570) 420-3458
www.co.monroe.pa.us
On central eastern border of PA, southeast of Scranton; organized Apr 1, 1836 from Northampton and Pike counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 617.42 (land 608.50; water 8.92). Pop per sq mi: 268.30.
Pop 2005: 163,234. State rank: 21. Pop change: 2000-20005 17.70%; 1990-2000 44.90%. Pop 2000: 138,687 (White 84.80%; Black or African American 6.00%; Hispanic or Latino 6.60%; Asian 1.10%; Other 4.60%). Foreign born: 5.80%. Median age: 37.20.
Income 2000: per capita $20,011; median household $46,257; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,440-$25,536.
Unemployment 2004: 5.70%. Change from 2000: -0.20%. Median travel time to work: 36.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.00%.
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 420-3400
Fax: (570) 420-3458
www.co.monroe.pa.us
On central eastern border of PA, southeast of Scranton; organized Apr 1, 1836 from Northampton and Pike counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 617.42 (land 608.50; water 8.92). Pop per sq mi: 268.30.
Pop 2005: 163,234. State rank: 21. Pop change: 2000-20005 17.70%; 1990-2000 44.90%. Pop 2000: 138,687 (White 84.80%; Black or African American 6.00%; Hispanic or Latino 6.60%; Asian 1.10%; Other 4.60%). Foreign born: 5.80%. Median age: 37.20.
Income 2000: per capita $20,011; median household $46,257; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,440-$25,536.
Unemployment 2004: 5.70%. Change from 2000: -0.20%. Median travel time to work: 36.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.00%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Monroe County, Kentucky
200 N Main St Suite D
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Phone: (270) 487-5471
Fax: (270) 487-5976
On southern border of KY, southeast of Bowling Green; organized Jan 19, 1820 from Barren and Cumberland counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 332.11 (land 330.81; water 1.30). Pop per sq mi: 35.20.
Pop 2005: 11,660. State rank: 93. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 3.10%. Pop 2000: 11,756 (White 95.10%; Black or African American 2.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.00%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 38.20.
Income 2000: per capita $14,365; median household $22,356; Pop below poverty level: 23.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,242-$19,173.
Unemployment 2004: 5.10%. Change from 2000: -7.80%. Median travel time to work: 23.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 26.90%.
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Phone: (270) 487-5471
Fax: (270) 487-5976
On southern border of KY, southeast of Bowling Green; organized Jan 19, 1820 from Barren and Cumberland counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 332.11 (land 330.81; water 1.30). Pop per sq mi: 35.20.
Pop 2005: 11,660. State rank: 93. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 3.10%. Pop 2000: 11,756 (White 95.10%; Black or African American 2.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.00%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 38.20.
Income 2000: per capita $14,365; median household $22,356; Pop below poverty level: 23.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,242-$19,173.
Unemployment 2004: 5.10%. Change from 2000: -7.80%. Median travel time to work: 23.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 26.90%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, West Virginia
PO Box 350
Union, WV 24983
Phone: (304) 772-3096
Fax: (304) 772-4191
www.travelmonroe.com
On southeastern border of WV, southeast of Beckley; organized Jan 14, 1779 from Greenbrier County (WV) and Botetourt County (in VA). Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 473.66 (land 473.37; water 0.30). Pop per sq mi: 28.50.
Pop 2005: 13,507. State rank: 41. Pop change: 2000-20005 -7.40%; 1990-2000 17.50%. Pop 2000: 14,583 (White 92.20%; Black or African American 6.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,435; median household $27,575; Pop below poverty level: 16.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,093-$19,483.
Unemployment 2004: 4.40%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 35.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 60.10%.
Union, WV 24983
Phone: (304) 772-3096
Fax: (304) 772-4191
www.travelmonroe.com
On southeastern border of WV, southeast of Beckley; organized Jan 14, 1779 from Greenbrier County (WV) and Botetourt County (in VA). Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 473.66 (land 473.37; water 0.30). Pop per sq mi: 28.50.
Pop 2005: 13,507. State rank: 41. Pop change: 2000-20005 -7.40%; 1990-2000 17.50%. Pop 2000: 14,583 (White 92.20%; Black or African American 6.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,435; median household $27,575; Pop below poverty level: 16.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,093-$19,483.
Unemployment 2004: 4.40%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 35.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 60.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Illinois
100 S Main St
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8681
Fax: (618) 939-8639
On the southwest border of IL, south of Saint Louis, MO; organized Jan 6, 1816 (prior to statehood) from Randolph and Saint Clair counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 397.71 (land 388.29; water 9.42). Pop per sq mi: 79.90.
Pop 2005: 31,040. State rank: 48. Pop change: 2000-20005 12.40%; 1990-2000 23.20%. Pop 2000: 27,619 (White 98.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 37.50.
Income 2000: per capita $22,954; median household $55,320; Pop below poverty level: 3.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $30,775-$31,603.
Unemployment 2004: 4.60%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 29.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 62.70%.
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8681
Fax: (618) 939-8639
On the southwest border of IL, south of Saint Louis, MO; organized Jan 6, 1816 (prior to statehood) from Randolph and Saint Clair counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 397.71 (land 388.29; water 9.42). Pop per sq mi: 79.90.
Pop 2005: 31,040. State rank: 48. Pop change: 2000-20005 12.40%; 1990-2000 23.20%. Pop 2000: 27,619 (White 98.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 37.50.
Income 2000: per capita $22,954; median household $55,320; Pop below poverty level: 3.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $30,775-$31,603.
Unemployment 2004: 4.60%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 29.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 62.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Monroe County, Ohio
101 N Main St Rm 35
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone: (740) 472-5181
Fax: (740) 472-2526
www.monroecountyohio.net
On the central-eastern border of OH; organized Jan 29, 1813 from Belmont, Washington, and Guernsey counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 457.46 (land 455.54; water 1.92). Pop per sq mi: 32.30.
Pop 2005: 14,698. State rank: 86. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.20%; 1990-2000 -2.00%. Pop 2000: 15,180 (White 98.40%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 40.80.
Income 2000: per capita $15,096; median household $30,467; Pop below poverty level: 13.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,995-$21,277.
Unemployment 2004: 10.10%. Change from 2000: 3.50%. Median travel time to work: 30.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 38.50%.
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone: (740) 472-5181
Fax: (740) 472-2526
www.monroecountyohio.net
On the central-eastern border of OH; organized Jan 29, 1813 from Belmont, Washington, and Guernsey counties. Name Origin: For James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth U.S. president.
Area (sq mi): 457.46 (land 455.54; water 1.92). Pop per sq mi: 32.30.
Pop 2005: 14,698. State rank: 86. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.20%; 1990-2000 -2.00%. Pop 2000: 15,180 (White 98.40%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 40.80.
Income 2000: per capita $15,096; median household $30,467; Pop below poverty level: 13.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,995-$21,277.
Unemployment 2004: 10.10%. Change from 2000: 3.50%. Median travel time to work: 30.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 38.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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