Monroe, Adams County, Indiana
| Monroe, Indiana | |
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 Location in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 40°44′40″N 84°56′26″W / 40.74444°N 84.94056°WCoordinates: 40°44′40″N 84°56′26″W / 40.74444°N 84.94056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Washington and Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 842 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 843 |
| • Density | 1,336.5/sq mi (516.0/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-50202 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439338 |
Monroe is a town in Washington and Monroe townships, Adams County, Indiana, United States. The population was 842 at the 2010 census. Adams Central Community Schools is located in Monroe.
Monroe was platted in 1847. It was named for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States.
Monroe was originally the Adams County seat but this was moved to Decatur after flooding problems in the town.
Monroe is located at 40°44′40″N 84°56′26″W / 40.74444°N 84.94056°W (40.744555, -84.940506).
According to the 2010 census, Monroe has a total area of 0.63 square miles (1.63 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 842 people, 310 households, and 239 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,336.5 inhabitants per square mile (516.0/km2). There were 322 housing units at an average density of 511.1 per square mile (197.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.0% White, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
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