Monroe, Oregon

Monroe is a city in Benton County, Oregon, United States. The population was 651 at the 2018 census. It is part of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area. Monroe is located midway between Eugene and Corvallis along Highway 99W and the city experiences a strong friendly rivalry between fans of the Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers.

Monroe, Oregon
City
A library constructed from a repurposed train depot
Monroe community library
Location in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 44°18′58″N 123°17′59″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyBenton
Incorporated1914
Government
 • MayorDan Sheets
Area
[1]
 • Total0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2)
 • Land0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
288 ft (88 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total647
 • Density1,256.31/sq mi (485.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97456
Area code541
FIPS code41-49600[3]
GNIS feature ID1124292[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), all of it land.[5]

History

The city formed around a small sawmill established by Joseph White in 1852.[6] By 1853, there was a small settlement known as White's Mill. Around the same time, Roland Hinton formed the town of Starr Point north of White's Mill. In 1857, Starr Point combined with White's Mill to form the town of Monroe. The city quickly became a center for paddle boat traffic.

It was one of the largest cities in the state for many years. Monroe High School was built in the 1920s. Since the construction of the Interstate 5 highway in the 1960s, the city has turned into a rural farming community. It is the site of the historic Hull-Oakes Lumber Mill, the only steam-powered sawmill operating in the U.S.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880135—
1920191—
193022718.8%
194031137.0%
195036216.4%
19603743.3%
197044318.4%
1980412−7.0%
19904488.7%
200060735.5%
20106171.6%
20206474.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8][2]

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 617 people, 251 households and 165 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,209.8 per square mile (467.1/km2). There were 277 housing units at an average density of 543.1 per square mile (209.7/km2). The racial make-up of the city was 89.0% White, 0.2% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 6.6% from other races and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 16.2% of the population.[3]

There were 251 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present and 34.3% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.92.[3]

The median age was 42.7 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18, 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 23.7% were from 25 to 44, 33.7% were from 45 to 64 and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The sex make-up of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.[3]

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 607 people, 225 households and 166 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,274.9 per square mile (492.2/km2). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 550.3 per square mile (212.5/km2). The racial make-up of the city was 96.71% White, 0.33% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.33% Pacific Islander and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 10.05% of the population.[3]

There were 225 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 25.8% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.07.[3]

29.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64 and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.[3]

The median household income was $30,625 and the median family incomewas $40,714. Males had a median income of $32,083 vand females $22,083. The per capita income was $14,970. About 12.3% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.[3]

Notable people

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  6. Welcome to Monroe Oregon, official website
  7. "Lumber company embraces niche — Hull-Oakes balances history, competitiveness in custom timber market". Statesman Journal. Associated Press. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureauaccessdate=June 4, 2015.
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