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Monroe County, Wisconsin
CourtHouseMonroeCountyWI
Monroe County Courthouse in Sparta
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Monroe County
Location in the state of Wisconsin
Map of the U.S
Wisconsin's location in the U.S.
Founded 1854
Named for James Monroe[1]
Seat Sparta
Largest city Sparta
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

908 sq mi (2,352 km²)
901 sq mi (2,334 km²)
7.4 sq mi (19 km²), 0.8%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

46,274
Congressional districts 3rd, 7th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.monroe.wi.us

Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,274.[2] Its county seat is Sparta.[3]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 908 square miles (2,350 km2), of which 901 square miles (2,330 km2) is land and 7.4 square miles (19 km2) (0.8%) is water.[4]

United States Army posts[]

  • Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1860 8,410
1870 16,550 96.8%
1880 21,607 30.6%
1890 23,211 7.4%
1900 28,103 21.1%
1910 28,881 2.8%
1920 28,666 −0.7%
1930 28,739 0.3%
1940 30,080 4.7%
1950 31,378 4.3%
1960 31,241 −0.4%
1970 31,610 1.2%
1980 35,074 11.0%
1990 36,633 4.4%
2000 40,899 11.6%
2010 44,673 9.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010–2020[2]
USA Monroe County, Wisconsin age pyramid

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Monroe County.

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 40,899 people, 15,399 households, and 10,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile (18/km2). There were 16,672 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.52% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 45.5% were of German, 13.4% Norwegian, 7.6% Irish, 6.3% American and 5.0% English ancestry. 92.9% spoke English, 3.1% German and 2.2% Spanish as their first language.

There were 15,399 households, out of which 34.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.10% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 101.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.60 males.

In 2017, there were 534 births, giving a general fertility rate of 67.9 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 21st highest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. Of these, 43 of the births occurred at home.[10] Additionally, there were 21 reported induced abortions performed on women of Monroe County residence in 2017.[11]

In 2010, the reported adherence figures for the largest religious groups in Monroe County were Catholic at 9,250 adherents, Wisconsin Synod Lutheran at 3,102 adherents, ELCA Lutheran at 2,297 adherents, Amish at 1,627 adherents, LCMC Lutheran at 1,270 adherents, and United Methodist at 1,155 adherents.[12]

Transportation[]

Major highways[]

  • I-90 Interstate 90
  • I-94 Interstate 94
  • US 12 U.S. Highway 12
  • WIS 16 Highway 16 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 21 Highway 21 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 27 Highway 27 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 33 Highway 33 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 71 Highway 71 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 131 Highway 131 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 162 Highway 162 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 173 Highway 173 (Wisconsin)

Railroads[]

  • Canadian Pacific
  • Union Pacific
  • Amtrak
  • Tomah station

Buses[]

  • Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit
  • List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin

Airports[]

  • Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport
  • Bloyer Field Airport (Y72)

Communities[]

Monroe County WI sign I90

Monroe County sign on Interstate 90

Cities[]

  • Sparta (county seat)
  • Tomah

Villages[]

Towns[]

  • Adrian
  • Angelo
  • Byron
  • Clifton
  • Glendale
  • Grant
  • Greenfield
  • Jefferson
  • La Grange
  • Lafayette
  • Leon
  • Lincoln
  • Little Falls
  • New Lyme
  • Oakdale
  • Portland
  • Ridgeville
  • Scott
  • Sheldon
  • Sparta
  • Tomah
  • Wellington
  • Wells
  • Wilton

Census-designated places[]

  • Cataract
  • Tunnel City

Unincorporated communities[]

  • Angelo
  • Clifton
  • Farmers Valley
  • Four Corners
  • Glendale
  • Jacksonville
  • Kirby
  • Leon
  • Norway Ridge
  • Oil City
  • Portland
  • Raymore
  • Ridgeville
  • St. Mary's
  • Scotts Junction
  • Shennington
  • Spring Bank Park
  • Valley Junction

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Monroe County, Wisconsin[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 13,775 60.92% 8,433 37.30% 403 1.78%
2016 11,356 57.65% 7,052 35.80% 1,291 6.55%
2012 9,675 49.65% 9,515 48.83% 295 1.51%
2008 8,666 45.25% 10,198 53.25% 288 1.50%
2004 10,375 53.06% 8,973 45.89% 206 1.05%
2000 8,217 50.30% 7,460 45.67% 658 4.03%
1996 5,299 36.29% 6,924 47.42% 2,377 16.28%
1992 6,118 36.41% 6,427 38.24% 4,260 25.35%
1988 7,073 52.06% 6,437 47.38% 75 0.55%
1984 8,227 59.26% 5,567 40.10% 90 0.65%
1980 8,136 51.87% 6,521 41.58% 1,027 6.55%
1976 7,242 51.85% 6,465 46.28% 261 1.87%
1972 7,625 66.68% 3,640 31.83% 171 1.50%
1968 6,938 57.74% 4,012 33.39% 1,065 8.86%
1964 5,126 44.48% 6,385 55.41% 13 0.11%
1960 7,410 58.87% 5,161 41.00% 16 0.13%
1956 7,460 63.16% 4,311 36.50% 40 0.34%
1952 8,744 69.98% 3,717 29.75% 34 0.27%
1948 5,347 50.97% 4,970 47.38% 173 1.65%
1944 7,277 64.09% 4,013 35.34% 64 0.56%
1940 8,042 62.52% 4,673 36.33% 148 1.15%
1936 4,695 39.10% 6,491 54.06% 822 6.85%
1932 3,022 30.36% 6,757 67.88% 175 1.76%
1928 5,936 60.83% 3,709 38.01% 114 1.17%
1924 2,661 26.70% 428 4.30% 6,876 69.00%
1920 6,784 83.29% 977 12.00% 384 4.71%
1916 3,013 57.58% 1,991 38.05% 229 4.38%
1912 1,841 38.13% 2,084 43.16% 903 18.70%
1908 3,304 58.11% 2,155 37.90% 227 3.99%
1904 3,892 66.77% 1,749 30.01% 188 3.23%
1900 3,709 60.31% 2,247 36.54% 194 3.15%
1896 3,683 59.46% 2,361 38.12% 150 2.42%
1892 2,530 47.14% 2,458 45.80% 379 7.06%



See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, Wisconsin

References[]

  1. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 162. https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA162. 
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55081.html. 
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_55.txt. 
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  7. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/wi190090.txt. 
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  10. ^ "Annual Wisconsin Birth and Infant Mortality Report, 2017 P-01161-19 (June 2019): Detailed Tables". https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publication/p01161-2019-tb.xlsx. 
  11. ^ Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin, Office of Health Informatics, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Section: Trend Information, 2013-2017, Table 18, pages 17-18
  12. ^ thearda.com County Membership Report: Monroe County (Wisconsin)
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

Further reading[]

External links[]

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