Monmouth is a city of Polk County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was named after Monmouth, Illinois, the origin of its earliest settlers. The population is 11,110 as of the 2020 Census; and Monmouth is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Western Oregon University. The city’s first public library, Monmouth Public Library, opened in 1934.
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Monmouth
Polk County, OR
Population
11,054
Walk Score
63 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,125
Median home value
$343,900
[[Municipal corporation
1859
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Historic districts
- Sarah Helmick State Park · listed 2022
Notable landmarks
- Burford-Stanley House · listed 2022
- Craven, Joseph and Priscilla, House · listed 1998
- Graves-Fisher-Strong House · listed 1985
- Howell, John W., House · listed 1987
- Polk County Bank · listed 1986
- Sherman, Eleanor, House · listed 1989
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