Monroe County, Wisconsin

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Monroe County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Founded	1854
Seat	Sparta
Largest city	Tomah
Area
• Total	908 sq mi (2,350 km2)
• Land	901 sq mi (2,330 km2)
• Water	7 sq mi (20 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	46,751
• Density	51.9/sq mi (20.0/km2)
Website	[[1] www.co.monroe.wi.us/%20www.co.monroe.wi.us]]

Monroe County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,751. Its county seat is Sparta. The county was created in 1854 and named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.

Geography

Monroe County has a total area of 908 square miles (2,350 km²), of which 901 square miles (2,330 km²) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km²) (0.8%) is water. The county is part of the Driftless Area, a region that was not glaciated during the last ice age, resulting in a landscape of rolling hills and valleys.

Adjacent counties

• Jackson County - north
• Juneau County - east
• Vernon County - south
• La Crosse County - west

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 46,751 people, 18,000 households, and 12,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 51.9 people per square mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Monroe County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its dairy farming, which is a major part of Wisconsin's agricultural output. Additionally, the presence of the Fort McCoy military installation contributes to the local economy.

Education

Monroe County is served by several school districts, including the Sparta Area School District and the Tomah Area School District. Higher education opportunities are available at nearby institutions such as Western Technical College and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Transportation

Monroe County is accessible via several major highways, including Interstate 90, U.S. Route 12, and U.S. Route 16. The county also has a network of county highways and local roads that facilitate transportation within the region.

Communities

Cities

• Sparta
• Tomah

Villages

• Cashton
• Kendall
• Melvina
• Norwalk
• Oakdale
• Warrens
• Wilton

Towns

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

See also

• List of counties in Wisconsin
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, Wisconsin
• Fort McCoy (Wisconsin)

External links

• Official website