Monroe
A community guide to Monroe in North Carolina, the United States.
- Population
- 34,562 residents
- Region
- North Carolina
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 34.9854, -80.5495
Economy and services
The economy of Monroe reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in North Carolina. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of North Carolina and the United States. Businesses based in Monroe draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Monroe sits at approximate coordinates 34.9854 latitude and -80.5495 longitude within North Carolina. The terrain and natural features around Monroe reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider North Carolina road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Monroe is a populated place in North Carolina, the United States. The community supports 34,562 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of North Carolina. Its position within the broader regional network gives Monroe a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.