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Monroe, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Monroe, located in the heart of Walton County, was established as the county seat in 1821. The city is also proud of their nickname, “City of Governors”, because of the four Georgia governors the city has produced. Monroe was named after the fifth U.S. President, James Monroe.

The fully restored Walton County courthouse is the center of Monroe’s Historic District. Located in this district is the Davis Edwards House, listed on the National Registry, that is an 1845 Greek Revival house with period furnishings and a brick kitchen.

Another historic site in Monroe is the McDaniel-Tichenor House, home of former Georgia governor Henry D. McDaniel (1883-1886). The home is now open by appointment only and listed on the National Registry.

The largest festival in Walton County is Monroe’s Crepe Myrtle Festival in September. The annual Monroe Criterium hosts amateur, professional, women’s, handcycle, and kids races throughout the day.

Population: 11,407. Estimated population in July 2024: 12,329 (+8.1% change)
Males: 5,201 (45.6%), Females: 6,206 (54.4%)

Walton County

Zip codes: 30655, 30656.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.0 years
Median household income: $27,500
Median house value: $82,900

Population by Race

Races in Monroe:

  • White Non-Hispanic (53.9%)
  • Black (42.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.5%)
  • Other race (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (19.1%), English (6.5%), Irish (4.5%), German (3.0%), Scottish (1.1%).

Elevation: 910 feet

Land area: 10.4 square miles

Map of Monroe, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Monroe

  • High school or higher: 58.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Monroe city

  • Never married: 29.4%
  • Now married: 45.1%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

1.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +1,496 (+15.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Monroe:

  • WALTON MEDICAL CENTER (330 ALCOVA ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Monroe:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Monroe:

  • ATHENS/BEN EPPS (about 29 miles; ATHENS, GA; Abbreviation: AHN)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 51 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)
  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 56 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)

Other public-use airports nearest to Monroe:

  • MONROE-WALTON COUNTY (about 3 miles; MONROE, GA; Abbreviation: D73)
  • WINDER-BARROW (about 13 miles; WINDER, GA; Abbreviation: WDR)
  • COVINGTON MUNI (about 15 miles; COVINGTON, GA; Abbreviation: 9A1)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monroe:

  • GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 26 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,215)
  • UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (about 26 miles; ATHENS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 28,464)
  • GAINESVILLE COLLEGE (about 33 miles; OAKWOOD, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,181)
  • GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE (about 38 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 8,213)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 41 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,486)
  • EMORY UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 10,839)
  • CLAYTON COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; MORROW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,953)

Schools

Public high school in Monroe:

  • MONROE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,192; Location: 212 BRYANT ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Monroe:

  • GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY (Students: 888; Location: 1 BULLDOG DRIVE; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Monroe:

  • CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,157; Location: 1095 GOOD HOPE ROAD, NE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ATHA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 980; Location: 821 H.D.ATHA ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • MONROE PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 697; Location: 109 BLAINE STREET; Grades: PK – 02)
  • MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 608; Location: 203 BOLD SPRINGS AVENUE; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • WALKER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 564; Location: 1820 GA HIGHWAY 11, NW; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE FACILITY (Location: 506 BOOTH DRIVE; Grades: 00 – 00)
  • PREK PROGRAM (Location: 506 BOOTH DRIVE; Grades: 00 – 00)

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