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Monroe, OR
City in Benton County, Oregon.
Population
1,102
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,141
ZIP codes
0
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 48 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,646, 5% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $348,700 (27% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,359 a month.
Local data for Monroe, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,646
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,359/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
39.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (371), Irish Americans (127), German Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,821
38,560 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$792M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
How people get to work
Monroe, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 39.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
56
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
597
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 34°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.9 |
| BellfountainCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| HarrisburgCity | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| CheshireCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Junction CityCity | 9.8 mi | 3.3 |
| HalseyCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PeoriaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| SheddCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| AlseaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| PhilomathCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Santa ClaraCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| CoburgCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| CorvallisCity | 17 mi | 14.5 |
| ElmiraCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| TangentCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, OR in?
- Monroe is in Benton County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Monroe, OR?
- About 1,102 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Alpine (3.2 mi), Bellfountain (4.4 mi), Harrisburg (7.4 mi), Cheshire (8.7 mi), Junction City (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023