Monroe is a city in and the county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population increased from 32,797 in 2010 to 34,551 in 2020, and the 28th most populous city in North Carolina. It is within the Charlotte metropolitan area. Monroe has a council-manager form of government.
Southeast
Monroe
Union County, NC
Population
34,897
Walk Score
71 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,115
Median home value
$234,300
Founded
1843
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Monroe Downtown Historic District · listed 1988
- Monroe Residential Historic District · listed 1988
- Waxhaw-Weddington Roads Historic District · listed 1988
Notable landmarks
- Lee, Malcolm K., House · listed 1988
- Monroe City Hall · listed 1971
- Piedmont Buggy Factory · listed 2004
- Sikes, John C., House · listed 1982
- Union County Courthouse · listed 1971
- US Post Office-Monroe · listed 1985
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