Monroe, Nebraska
Encyclopedia
Monroe is a village in Platte County
, Nebraska
, United States
. The population was 307 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), all of it land.
(approximately 14 miles to the east) to work. Transportation access is Nebraska Highway 22
, and a main rail line owned by the Nebraska Central Railroad (formerly owned by Union Pacific
). There is no public transportation available to or within the village.
Active businesses in Monroe are one large grain elevator, currently owned by the Tri-Valley Co-op. A convenience store/grocery/gas station/truck stop called M-Mart now occupies the former ice cream shop location. Another gas station is across the highway from it. There is a gift shop located on the highway in the former irrigation dealership, which also has a large warehouse behind where some former owners have had a nice antique store. On Main Street there is currently a bank and a tavern–restaurant. Monroe formerly hosted a small IGA Grocery, Chevrolet dealership, a hardware store, an ice cream shop called Dairy sweet, irrigation dealership, and an agricultural supply dealership. There were also formerly two other gas stations, one of which included a repair shop.
, and Genoa
merged into a single Twin River School District.
After the consolidation, only a K-6 school remained in Monroe.
This was closed in the fall of 2007. The school district retains possession of the Monroe gym, which it uses for junior high athletic events.
of 2000, there were 307 people, 119 households, and 89 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,753.8 people per square mile (658.5/km²). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 714.1 per square mile (268.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.37% White, 0.33% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.
There were 119 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples
living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,292, and the median income for a family was $43,977. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $16,311. About 4.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.8% of those sixty five or over.
Platte County, Nebraska
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 31,662 people, 12,076 households, and 8,465 families residing in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile . There were 12,916 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile...
, Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
, United States
United States
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. The population was 307 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Monroe is located at 41°28′29"N 97°36′2"W (41.474662, -97.600431).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), all of it land.
Economy
The economy is primarily based on agricultural support. Most residents either work directly with agricultural interests, or commute to Columbus, NebraskaColumbus, Nebraska
Columbus is a city in east central Nebraska, United States. Its population was 22,111 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Platte County.-Pre-settlement history:...
(approximately 14 miles to the east) to work. Transportation access is Nebraska Highway 22
Nebraska Highway 22
Nebraska Highway 22 is a highway in central Nebraska. It runs east–west for . Its western terminus is at Nebraska Highway 70 south of Ord. Its eastern terminus is at U.S. Highway 81 northwest of Columbus.-Route description:...
, and a main rail line owned by the Nebraska Central Railroad (formerly owned by Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad , headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. James R. Young is president, CEO and Chairman....
). There is no public transportation available to or within the village.
Active businesses in Monroe are one large grain elevator, currently owned by the Tri-Valley Co-op. A convenience store/grocery/gas station/truck stop called M-Mart now occupies the former ice cream shop location. Another gas station is across the highway from it. There is a gift shop located on the highway in the former irrigation dealership, which also has a large warehouse behind where some former owners have had a nice antique store. On Main Street there is currently a bank and a tavern–restaurant. Monroe formerly hosted a small IGA Grocery, Chevrolet dealership, a hardware store, an ice cream shop called Dairy sweet, irrigation dealership, and an agricultural supply dealership. There were also formerly two other gas stations, one of which included a repair shop.
Education
In 2001, Monroe, Silver CreekSilver Creek, Nebraska
Silver Creek is a village in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 441 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Silver Creek is located at ....
, and Genoa
Genoa, Nebraska
Genoa is a city in Nance County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 981 at the 2000 census. Genoa is a community rich in culture and farming is a major source of income for much of the surrounding area. The city was founded by the Mormons in 1857...
merged into a single Twin River School District.
After the consolidation, only a K-6 school remained in Monroe.
This was closed in the fall of 2007. The school district retains possession of the Monroe gym, which it uses for junior high athletic events.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 307 people, 119 households, and 89 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,753.8 people per square mile (658.5/km²). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 714.1 per square mile (268.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.37% White, 0.33% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.
There were 119 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,292, and the median income for a family was $43,977. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $16,311. About 4.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.8% of those sixty five or over.