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| county = Monroe County<br />
| state = Wisconsin<br />
| founded = 1854<br />
| seat = [[Sparta, Wisconsin|Sparta]]<br />
| largest city = [[Tomah, Wisconsin|Tomah]]<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 908<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 901<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 7<br />
| area_percentage = 0.8%<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 46751<br />
| population_density_sq_mi = 51.9<br />
| time_zone = Central<br />
| web = [http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/ www.co.monroe.wi.us]<br />
}}<br />
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'''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, Wisconsin|Sparta]]. The county was created in 1854 and named after [[James Monroe]], the fifth President of the United States.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
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.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Jackson County, Wisconsin|Jackson County]] - north<br />
* [[Juneau County, Wisconsin|Juneau County]] - east<br />
* [[Vernon County, Wisconsin|Vernon County]] - south<br />
* [[La Crosse County, Wisconsin|La Crosse County]] - west<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
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.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
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 (Wisconsin)|Fort McCoy]] military installation contributes to the local economy.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
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]].<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
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.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Cities ===<br />
* [[Sparta, Wisconsin|Sparta]]<br />
* [[Tomah, Wisconsin|Tomah]]<br />
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=== Villages ===<br />
* [[Cashton, Wisconsin|Cashton]]<br />
* [[Kendall, Wisconsin|Kendall]]<br />
* [[Melvina, Wisconsin|Melvina]]<br />
* [[Norwalk, Wisconsin|Norwalk]]<br />
* [[Oakdale, Wisconsin|Oakdale]]<br />
* [[Warrens, Wisconsin|Warrens]]<br />
* [[Wilton, Wisconsin|Wilton]]<br />
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=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Adrian, Wisconsin|Adrian]]<br />
* [[Angelo, Wisconsin|Angelo]]<br />
* [[Byron, Wisconsin|Byron]]<br />
* [[Clifton, Wisconsin|Clifton]]<br />
* [[Glendale, Wisconsin|Glendale]]<br />
* [[Grant, Wisconsin|Grant]]<br />
* [[Greenfield, Wisconsin|Greenfield]]<br />
* [[Jefferson, Wisconsin|Jefferson]]<br />
* [[La Grange, Wisconsin|La Grange]]<br />
* [[Leon, Wisconsin|Leon]]<br />
* [[Lincoln, Wisconsin|Lincoln]]<br />
* [[Little Falls, Wisconsin|Little Falls]]<br />
* [[New Lyme, Wisconsin|New Lyme]]<br />
* [[Oakdale, Wisconsin|Oakdale]]<br />
* [[Portland, Wisconsin|Portland]]<br />
* [[Ridgeville, Wisconsin|Ridgeville]]<br />
* [[Scott, Wisconsin|Scott]]<br />
* [[Sheldon, Wisconsin|Sheldon]]<br />
* [[Sparta, Wisconsin|Sparta]]<br />
* [[Tomah, Wisconsin|Tomah]]<br />
* [[Wellington, Wisconsin|Wellington]]<br />
* [[Wells, Wisconsin|Wells]]<br />
* [[Wilton, Wisconsin|Wilton]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[Fort McCoy (Wisconsin)]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/ Official website]<br />
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[[Category:1854 establishments in Wisconsin]]<br />
[[Category:Counties in Wisconsin]]<br />
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