Monroe County, Michigan
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 154,809.[2] The largest city and county seat is Monroe.[3] It was named for then-President James Monroe in 1817.[4]
Monroe County, Michigan | |
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Location in the state of Michigan | |
Michigan's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | July 14, 1817[1] |
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Seat | Monroe |
Largest City | Monroe |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
680 sq mi (1,761 km²) 549 sq mi (1,422 km²) 131 sq mi (339 km²), 19 |
Population - (2020) - Density |
154,809 277/sq mi (107/km²) |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.co.monroe.mi.us | |
Named for: James Monroe |
Monroe County, Michigan Media
The portion of the Michigan Territory claimed by the State of Ohio known as the Toledo Strip
U.S. Census data map showing local municipal boundaries within Monroe County. Shaded areas represent incorporated cities
References
- ↑ "Bibliography on Monroe County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Monroe County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ List of Michigan counties with creation date Archived July 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine