Monroe City, Missouri
| Monroe City, Missouri | |
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| City | |
 Location of Monroe City, Missouri |
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| Coordinates: 39°39′13″N 91°43′56″W / 39.65361°N 91.73222°WCoordinates: 39°39′13″N 91°43′56″W / 39.65361°N 91.73222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Monroe, Marion, Ralls |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Neal Minor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Land | 3.02 sq mi (7.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,531 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 2,485 |
| • Density | 838.1/sq mi (323.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 63456 |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-49394 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0729344 |
| Website | City website |
Monroe City is a city in Marion, Monroe, and Ralls counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 2,531 at the 2010 census.
The Marion and Ralls County portions of Monroe City are part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Monroe City was platted in 1856, and named for its location within Monroe County. A post office called Monroe City has been in operation since 1860.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank Building, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, and Washington School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Monroe City is located at 39°39′13″N 91°43′56″W / 39.65361°N 91.73222°W (39.653570, -91.732152).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.06 square miles (7.93 km2), of which 3.02 square miles (7.82 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,531 people, 1,036 households, and 623 families residing in the city. The population density was 838.1 inhabitants per square mile (323.6/km2). There were 1,189 housing units at an average density of 393.7 per square mile (152.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 7.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
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