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Monroe is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 19,247 at the 2000 census. The current first selectman is Andrew Nunn.
The town was recently featured in Forbes' "Best Places to Live" feature article. Monroe is largely considered a bedroom community of New York City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 68.2 km² (26.3 mi²). 67.7 km² (26.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.76%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 19,247 people, 6,481 households, and 5,346 families residing in the town. The population density was 284.4/km² (736.5/mi²). There were 6,601 housing units at an average density of 97.5/km² (252.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.87% White, 0.20% African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.
There were 6,481 households out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $85,000 and the median income for a family was $92,514. Males had a median income of $61,109 versus $41,572 for females. The per capita income for the town was $34,161. About 1.8% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.
History
The Monroe Town seal is in the form of a circle with the words "Town of Monroe Connecticut" written in the outer rim of the seal. Inside this outer circle is a profile of a bust of James Monroe, who was the fifth President of the United States, serving from 1817-1825.
City Information
Monroe Public Schools
The school district for Monroe includes approximately 4,500 students, in three elementary schools (Fawn Hollow, Monroe Elementary, & Stepney Elementary) two middle schools (Jockey Hollow and Chalk Hill), and a high school (Masuk High School). The schools have many interesting programs. For more information click here.Parks
Wolfe Park is located within city limits.Notable people from Monroe
Mike Gminski, former Duke basketball standout and NBA player.
Ed Warren and wife Lorraine Warren, renowned paranormal researchers.
Trivia
Home to renowned paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren. The ghost, the "White Lady", of Union Cemetery has also been seen in Monroe, most commonly around Stepney Cemetery.
External links
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