Monroe, Louisiana

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City of Monroe
City
Nickname : Twin City
Motto : One City, One Future
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish Ouachita
Area 31.6 sq mi (81.8 km²)
 - land 28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²)
 - water 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²), 11.71%
 - metro 1,538 sq mi (3,983.4 km²)
Center
 - coordinates 32°30′37″N 92°05′42″W / 32.51028, -92.095Coordinates: 32°30′37″N 92°05′42″W / 32.51028, -92.095
 - elevation 72 ft (21.9 m)
Population 53,107 (2000)
 - metro 170,053 (2000)
Density 1,851.8 /sq mi (715 /km²)
 - metro 111 /sq mi (42.9 /km²)
Mayor James E. "Jamie" Mayo
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 71201-03
Area code 318
Location of Monroe in Louisiana
Location of Monroe in Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Website : http://www.ci.monroe.la.us

The city of Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. [1] [2] It is the principal city of the Monroe, Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area (pop. 171,188), which is included in the Monroe-Bastrop, Louisiana Combined Statistical Area. The population of Monroe's Combined Statistical Area is 202,209. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 52,027, making it the eighth largest city in Louisiana.

Monroe is the home of the University of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly known as Northeast Louisiana University). It also houses the headquarters of CenturyTel, the eighth-largest telecommunications provider in the nation. Monroe is situated on the Ouachita River and continues to serve as the population center and distribution outlet for the surrounding farming community. Monroe will soon play host to a motor speedway in the year 2008.

Monroe and the neighboring town of West Monroe (pop. 13,250), which sits just across the Ouachita River, are often referred to as the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana.

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Monroe is located at 32°30′37″N, 92°05′42″W (32.510343, -92.094895)GR1 and has an elevation of 72 feet (22 m)GR3.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.6 square miles (83.9 km²), of which, 28.7 square miles (74.3 km²) of it is land and 3.7 square miles (9.6 km²) of it is water. The total area is 11.46% water.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 53,107 people,[2] 19,421 households, and 12,157 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,851.8 people per square mile (714.9/km²). There are 21,278 housing units at an average density of 741.9/sq mi (286.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 36.78% White, 61.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 19,421 households, out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.4% are married couples living together, 25.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are non-families. 31.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.26.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years, much younger than Louisiana's median age of 34.0 years. For every 100 females there are 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $25,864, and the median income for a family is $33,263. Males have a median income of $31,840 versus $22,352 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,933. 32.3% of the population and 26.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 45.3% of those under the age of 18 and 21.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

The Monroe City School System manages 18 primary schools, 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The high schools included in the city system are Carroll High School, Neville High School, and Wossman High School. Monroe is also home to River Oaks School, Ouachita Christian School, and St. Frederick's Catholic School. The Ouachita Parish School System is responsible for managing schools outside the Monroe city limits.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is located in the city, as well as Delta Community College. The Louisiana Technical College, Delta Ouachita Campus, is located a few miles west of West Monroe and provides vocational and technical training and education for both post high school and adult students.

A view over the Bayou Desiard of ULM library and conference center
A view over the Bayou Desiard of ULM library and conference center

Greyhound Bus Lines provides transportation from Monroe to many cities across the nation. The city of Monroe also has the oldest municipally owned transit system in the nation. Created in 1906, the Monroe Transit System (mtsbus.org) is the public transportation provider of 13 extensive bus routes reaching all areas of the city. Service is provided from 6:00 AM until 9:30 PM Monday through Saturday. In November of 2007 the Monroe Transit System will welcome a trolley bus to its fleet, which will run in historic downtown Monroe.

Monroe Regional Airport serves the city. The airport has three main runways and is served by Delta, Northwest, American, and Continental Airlines.

Monroe can be accessed from I-20, U.S. Highway 165, and U.S. Highway 80.

Monroe has two main railroads Kansas City Southern Railway that runs from east to west and Union Pacific that runs from North to South. There are also other railroads:

Monroe has many attractions which include:

The Monroe Civic Center, which has multiple complexes. The main complex is the Civic center Arena. This arena provides 44,000 square feet (4,100 m²) of exhibit space along with 5,600 seats. The arena houses events such as banquets, circuses, and rodeos. The civic center also has a conference hall, convention center, equestrian pavilion, and the W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre.

The Monroe area is home to several museums including the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum, The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens and the Masur Museum.

Monroe (upper right), along Interstate 20, is east of Shreveport and north of Alexandria.
Monroe (upper right), along Interstate 20, is east of Shreveport and north of Alexandria.
  • Garden District Shops
  • Desiard Plaza
  • Eastgate Shopping Center
  • Geneva's Plaza
  • Hideaway Village Shopping Center
  • Murray Plaza
  • Northgate Shopping Center
  • Pecanland Commons
  • Shopper's Plaza
  • Southside Shopping center
  • Sunshine Heights Shopping center
  • Super 1 Plaza
  • The Avenue
  • The Toggery
  • The Cotton Patch
  • The Women's Shop
  • Twin City
  • Twin City Plaza
  • Twin City Shopping Center

There are two skating venues in the Monroe area.

  • Monroe - Skatetown, Inc.
  • West Monroe - Skatetown

Monroe features the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, which collectively maintains over 500 animals. The zoo also offers boat rides and a catwalk, in addition to other seasonal activities.

From 1926 to 1941, Monroe served as the home to Delta Air Lines until the company relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. Until 2004, Delta offered mainline jet service to Monroe, despite the city's small size. Monroe Regional Airport's logo is a "Delta" symbol and bears the statement "Birthplace of Delta Air Lines" at the entrance and on its website. Monroe is the site of the first Coca-Cola bottling plant. Monroe is a major distribution area for Brookshires Grocery.

Brookshire's.
Brookshire's.

Today, Monroe especially when coupled with her sister city, West Monroe, are collectively an economic powerhouse of Northeast Louisiana and are home to many manufacturing, healthcare, banking, and farm-related corporations and partners. Monroe hosts many corporate offices such as call centers and distribution centers for Chase Manhattan Bank as well as other corporate satellites and is the headquarters of Vantage Health Plan, a major supplier of health insurance in Louisiana, whose offices make up a large part of Monroe's downtown skyline. Ouachita Fertilizer, a branch of the Abdell Corporation, is also located in Monroe. Berry Plastics Group, formerly Tyco Plastics, has a production facility in Monroe. The loss of the Guide Corporation, a major headlight developer, coupled with the previous loss of State Farm Insurance placed a damper on Monroe's economy. However recently the old State Farm Insurance Building has become a calling center for Accent Marketing. Angus Chemical, a subsidiary of Dow Chemical, located in nearby Sterlington,LA contributes to Monroe's underlying economy as well.

The Monroe metro boasts four major hospitals, St. Francis North (formerly North Monroe Medical Center), and St. Francis Medical Center, home of the Kitty Degree Breast Health Center, respectively; The Louisiana State University Medical Center- Monroe (formerly the E.A. Conway Hospital, which includes a Family Medicine residency program providing charity medical care to the eight parishes of Northeast Louisiana), and Glenwood Medical Center (West Monroe).

Monroe is also the headquarters for CenturyTel; and the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home is located adjacent to the campus.

Southern Monroe (south of U.S. Highway 80) This area contains the Pecanland Mall and the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo.

  • Lamyville
  • Renwick's Addition
  • Oregon Trail (AKA East Parkview)
  • West Parkview
  • Bryant's Addition
  • Grayling Bend
  • Tanglewood
  • Charmingdale
  • New Town
  • Atkinson Quarters
  • King Oaks

North and East Monroe (north of U.S. Highway 80) The University of Louisiana at Monroe and the headquarters for CenturyTel can be found in this area.

  • Garden District
  • Marie Place Addition
  • Sholar's Addition
  • Pargoud Place
  • Plantation Park
  • Westwood
  • Forsythe Park
  • Brierfield
  • River Oaks
  • Town & Country
  • Northside Terrace
  • Cypress Point
  • Lakeshore
  • Bayou Oaks
  • Frenchman's Bend
  • Swartz
  • Lincoln Hills
  • Parkview Heights Subdivision
  • North Pointe Plantation
  • Booker T
This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy certain standards for completeness.
Revisions and sourced additions are welcome.

Monroe is served by a Gannett newspaper, the Monroe News-Star. The News-Star was formerly an afternoon daily owned by the late father-son team of publishers, Robert Ewing and John D. Ewing of Shreveport. When the Ewing's Monroe Morning World ceased publication, the sister publication, the News-Star, became the city's morning-only newspaper. The News-Star can be found online at http://www.thenewsstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage In addition, Monroe is also served by two African-American weekly newspapers: The Monroe Free Press and the Monroe Dispatch. The Free Press was founded in 1969 by Roosevelt Wright, Jr. and is published weekly. It's web presence began in 1996 and is located at http://monroefreepress.com. The Dispatch was founded in 1975 by Irma and Frank Detiege and is published weekly.

  1. ^ "Monroe, Louisiana (LA) Detailed Profile" (notes), City Data, 2007, webpage: C-Monroe.
  2. ^ a b "Census 2000 Data for the State of Louisiana" (town list), US Census Bureau, May 2003, webpage: C2000-LA.


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