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'''Monroe County''' is a [[county (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 44,673.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55081.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 22, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Sparta, Wisconsin|Sparta]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> |
'''Monroe County''' is a [[county (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 44,673.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55081.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 22, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/60Bd68FaH?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55081.html|archivedate=July 15, 2011|df=}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Sparta, Wisconsin|Sparta]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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* [http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/ Monroe County government website] |
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* [http://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/travel/road/hwy-maps/county-maps/monroe.pdf Monroe County map] from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation |
* [http://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/travel/road/hwy-maps/county-maps/monroe.pdf Monroe County map] from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation |
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* [http://www.lmhscscorecard.com/sc/brief.cgi?s=1&c=8 Monroe County Health and Demographic Data] |
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{{Geographic Location |
{{Geographic Location |
Revision as of 19:45, 4 February 2018
Monroe County | |
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![]() Monroe County Courthouse in Sparta | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin | |
![]() Wisconsin's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 43°57′N 90°37′W / 43.95°N 90.62°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
Founded | 1854 |
Named for | James Monroe[1] |
Seat | Sparta |
Largest city | Sparta |
Area | |
• Total | 908 sq mi (2,350 km2) |
• Land | 901 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
• Water | 7.4 sq mi (19 km2) 0.8% |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 44,673 |
• Density | 50/sq mi (20/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 3rd, 7th |
Website | www |
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,673.[2] Its county seat is Sparta.[3]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 908 square miles (2,350 km2), of which 901 square miles (2,330 km2) is land and 7.4 square miles (19 km2) (0.8%) is water.[4]
United States Army posts
Adjacent counties
- Jackson County - north
- Juneau County - east
- Vernon County - south
- La Crosse County - west
Demographics
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/USA_Monroe_County%2C_Wisconsin_age_pyramid.svg/220px-USA_Monroe_County%2C_Wisconsin_age_pyramid.svg.png)
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1860 | 8,410 | — | |
1870 | 16,550 | 96.8% | |
1880 | 21,607 | 30.6% | |
1890 | 23,211 | 7.4% | |
1900 | 28,103 | 21.1% | |
1910 | 28,881 | 2.8% | |
1920 | 28,666 | −0.7% | |
1930 | 28,739 | 0.3% | |
1940 | 30,080 | 4.7% | |
1950 | 31,378 | 4.3% | |
1960 | 31,241 | −0.4% | |
1970 | 31,610 | 1.2% | |
1980 | 35,074 | 11.0% | |
1990 | 36,633 | 4.4% | |
2000 | 40,899 | 11.6% | |
2010 | 44,673 | 9.2% | |
2016 (est.) | 45,623 | [5] | 2.1% |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8] 1990–2000[9] 2010–2014[2] |
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 40,899 people, 15,399 households, and 10,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 16,672 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.52% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 45.5% were of German, 13.4% Norwegian, 7.6% Irish, 6.3% American and 5.0% English ancestry according to Census 2000. 92.9% spoke English, 3.1% German and 2.2% Spanish as their first language.
There were 15,399 households out of which 34.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.10% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 101.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.60 males.
Transportation
Major highways
Airports
- Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport
- Bloyer Field Airport (Y72)
Communities
Cities
Villages
Towns
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
Politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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2016 | 57.7% 11,356 | 35.8% 7,052 | 6.6% 1,291 |
2012 | 49.7% 9,675 | 48.8% 9,515 | 1.5% 295 |
2008 | 45.3% 8,666 | 53.3% 10,198 | 1.5% 288 |
2004 | 53.1% 10,375 | 45.9% 8,973 | 1.1% 206 |
2000 | 50.3% 8,217 | 45.7% 7,460 | 4.0% 658 |
1996 | 36.3% 5,299 | 47.4% 6,924 | 16.3% 2,377 |
1992 | 36.4% 6,118 | 38.2% 6,427 | 25.4% 4,260 |
1988 | 52.1% 7,073 | 47.4% 6,437 | 0.6% 75 |
1984 | 59.3% 8,227 | 40.1% 5,567 | 0.7% 90 |
1980 | 51.9% 8,136 | 41.6% 6,521 | 6.5% 1,027 |
1976 | 51.9% 7,242 | 46.3% 6,465 | 1.9% 261 |
1972 | 66.7% 7,625 | 31.8% 3,640 | 1.5% 171 |
1968 | 57.7% 6,938 | 33.4% 4,012 | 8.9% 1,065 |
1964 | 44.5% 5,126 | 55.4% 6,385 | 0.1% 13 |
1960 | 58.9% 7,410 | 41.0% 5,161 | 0.1% 16 |
1956 | 63.2% 7,460 | 36.5% 4,311 | 0.3% 40 |
1952 | 70.0% 8,744 | 29.8% 3,717 | 0.3% 34 |
1948 | 51.0% 5,347 | 47.4% 4,970 | 1.7% 173 |
1944 | 64.1% 7,277 | 35.3% 4,013 | 0.6% 64 |
1940 | 62.5% 8,042 | 36.3% 4,673 | 1.2% 148 |
1936 | 39.1% 4,695 | 54.1% 6,491 | 6.9% 822 |
1932 | 30.4% 3,022 | 67.9% 6,757 | 1.8% 175 |
1928 | 60.8% 5,936 | 38.0% 3,709 | 1.2% 114 |
1924 | 26.7% 2,661 | 4.3% 428 | 69.0% 6,876 |
1920 | 83.3% 6,784 | 12.0% 977 | 4.7% 384 |
1916 | 57.6% 3,013 | 38.1% 1,991 | 4.4% 229 |
1912 | 38.1% 1,841 | 43.2% 2,084 | 18.7% 903 |
1908 | 58.1% 3,304 | 37.9% 2,155 | 4.0% 227 |
1904 | 66.8% 3,892 | 30.0% 1,749 | 3.2% 188 |
1900 | 60.3% 3,709 | 36.5% 2,247 | 3.2% 194 |
1896 | 59.5% 3,683 | 38.1% 2,361 | 2.4% 150 |
1892 | 47.1% 2,530 | 45.8% 2,458 | 7.1% 379 |
See also
References
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 162.
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
{{cite web}}
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
Further reading
- Biographical History of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, 1892.
- Richards, Randolph A. (ed.) History of Monroe County Wisconsin Past and Present Including an account of the Cities, Towns, and Villages of the County. Chicago: C. F. Cooper, 1912.
External links
- Monroe County government website
- Monroe County map from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- Monroe County Health and Demographic Data