Monroe, Maine

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Population in 2010: 890.
Population change since 2000: +0.9%
 
Males: 444  (49.9%)
Females: 446  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

47.5 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04951.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $58,247 (it was $32,250 in 2000)
Monroe:

$58,247
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $30,572 (it was $15,200 in 2000)

Monroe town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $214,124 (it was $83,900 in 2000)
Monroe:

$214,124
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $226,207; detached houses: $246,790; townhouses or other attached units: $249,377; in 2-unit structures: $245,337; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $185,627; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $260,140; mobile homes: $100,256; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $19,260
March 2022 cost of living index in Monroe: 92.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Monroe, ME (2010)
    • 86597.2%White alone
    • 111.2%Hispanic
    • 101.1%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Black alone
    • 20.2%Asian alone

Races in Monroe detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Monroe, Maine as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Monroe is 890 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (21.2%), Irish (10.5%), United States (10.0%), German (7.9%), French (7.7%), Scottish (6.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/12/1818

Elevation: 224 feet

Land area: 38.8 square miles.

Population density: 23 people per square mile   (very low).

Monroe, Maine map

17 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Monroe town:

1.4% ($1,141)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (88.7 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (188.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (357.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Jackson, ME (2.2 miles ),
Swanville, ME (2.4 miles ),
Brooks, ME (2.4 miles ),
Frankfort, ME (2.6 miles ),
Dixmont, ME (2.7 miles ),
Newburgh, ME (2.9 miles ),
Prospect, ME (3.0 miles ),
Waldo, ME (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.60 N, Longitude: 69.05 W

Area code: 207

Distribution of median household income in Monroe, ME in 2021
Monroe satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
Maine:

3.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Monroe, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Food (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.4%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Educational services (4.8%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.4%)
  • Food (4.4%)
  • Truck transportation (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Food (4.1%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Monroe, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (8.7%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (7.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Therapists (4.6%)

Average climate in Monroe, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 59.4. This is better than average.

City:

59.4
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 32.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 5.28. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.28
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Monroe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 105.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 229.3 miles away from Monroe center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 230.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 148.0 miles away from Monroe center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 266.0 miles away from Monroe center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 24.8 miles away from Monroe center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Waldo County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Monroe topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Monroe:

  • HARBOR HILL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • BRADBURY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • THE COMMONS AT TALL PINES (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. - BELFAST (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BELFAST, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monroe:

  • Husson University (about 21 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine (about 28 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 42 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 55 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 89 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 90 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 90 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

Public elementary/middle school in Monroe:

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Library in Monroe:

  • MONROE COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,773; Location: 8 SWAN LAKE AVENUE; 6,161 books; 281 audio materials; 449 video materials; 3 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Monroe Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Monroe: Faith Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Mount Solitude Cemetery (1), Mount Rest Cemetery (2), Robertson Cemetery (3), Harmony Place Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: York Ponds (A), Basin Pond (B), Lily Pond (C), Northern Pond (D), Thistle Pond (E), Jones Bog (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Thurlow Brook (A), Dead Brook (B), Chase Stream (C), North Branch Marsh Stream (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Waldo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.4%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.5%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

17.5%
Whole state:

10.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.3%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Monroe:

Marital status in Monroe, ME
  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Monroe:

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Monroe, ME (based on Waldo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,20420
Evangelical Protestant1,71123
Catholic9003
Other5547
None33,417-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Here:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Waldo County:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
This county:

8.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.2%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.1%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Monroe:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNZS (1340 AM; 1 kW; VEAZIE, ME; Owner: WATERFRONT COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monroe:

  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WGUY (102.1 FM; DEXTER, ME; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)

TV broadcast stations around Monroe:

  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)
  • WLBZ (Channel 2; BANGOR, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBGR-LP (Channel 33; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: MAINE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMEB-TV (Channel 12; ORONO, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Monroe fatal accident list:

Jul 31, 2012 02:10 PM, Us-139, Us-141, Lat: 44.615094, Lon: -69.017817, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 22, 2008 07:55 PM, Sr-139, Lat: 44.623910, Lon: -68.994600, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 2, 1997 10:10 PM, 139, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 2, 1982 06:30 PM, 1625, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
Apr 20, 1980 01:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.8mTotal length
  • 3,433Total average daily traffic
  • 170Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,244Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: K1ALX, Licensee ID: L01328908, Grant Date: 10/04/2007, Expiration Date: 10/04/2017, Cancellation Date: 10/05/2019, Registrant: Nolan C Gibbs, 351 Curtis Rd, Monroe, ME 04951
  • Call Sign: K1DPD, Previous Call Sign: KA1DPD, Licensee ID: L00141459, Grant Date: 08/05/2008, Expiration Date: 10/05/2018, Cancellation Date: 10/06/2020, Registrant: Lawrence T Bartlett Jr, 79 Jackson Rd, Monroe, ME 04951-3000
  • Call Sign: KA1TG, Previous Call Sign: WB1DKT, Grant Date: 05/22/1990, Expiration Date: 05/22/2000, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2002, Registrant: Robert L Neville, Frankfort Rd, Monroe, ME 04951
  • Call Sign: KB1GBD, Licensee ID: L00306559, Grant Date: 11/13/2020, Expiration Date: 12/16/2030, Certifier: Gary B Daigle, Registrant: Gary B Daigle, 23 Dahlia Farm Road, Monroe, ME 04951
  • Call Sign: KB1KDX, Licensee ID: L00707026, Grant Date: 04/26/2013, Expiration Date: 06/25/2023, Certifier: Carol A Inman, Registrant: Carol A Inman, 23 Dahlia Farm Rd, Monroe, ME 04951
  • Call Sign: WA1RES, Previous Call Sign: KB1KIR, Licensee ID: L00748528, Grant Date: 08/14/2013, Expiration Date: 10/24/2023, Certifier: Kevin E Badger, Registrant: Penobscot County Ares, 23 Dahlia Farm Road, Monroe, ME 04951
  • Call Sign: AC1CV, Licensee ID: L02124747, Grant Date: 08/18/2017, Expiration Date: 08/18/2027, Certifier: Tristan Plumb, Registrant: Tristan Plumb, 563 Dickey Hill Rd, Monroe, ME 04951

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC A-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2928H, N2928H, N-2928H, Serial Number: 1037, Year manufactured: 1988, Airworthiness Date: 04/07/1988, Certificate Issue Date: 03/08/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Scott L Story, 610 Back Brooks Rd, Monroe, ME 04951

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Monroe, ME
  • 67.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.0%Wood
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Monroe, ME
  • 55.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.6%Wood
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Electricity


Monroe compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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