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Living Here
As of 2012, Monroe County’ s population is estaimted at 26,625 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 22 percent.
Ann’ s Deli, aerial view from the square
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7 % lower than the U. S. average. Monroe County public schools spend $ 5,245 per student. There are approximately 17 students per teacher in Monroe County. |
of 9 percent. Monroe County’ s population is 70 percent white, 28 percent black and 2 percent other.
( Source: U. S. Census Bureau estimates)
Climate Monroe County enjoys the pleasure of a warm, mild climate. Spring temperatures approach the mid-80s( degrees F) by May with July and August high temperatures registering at nearly 91 degrees. Winter lows rarely drop below freezing. The county had a wet 2009 with 78 inches of rain but rainfall averages about 60 inches per year, with spring and fall being the wettest times of year. Snowfall averages barely over a half inch annually, though the county did get 4 inches of snow in 2010.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Monroe County occupies 397 square miles, making it the 59th largest county( out of 159) in the state of Georgia.
( Source: Georgia County Guide)
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The median home cost in Monroe County is $ 157,200. Monroe County’ s cost of living is |
As of June 2012, the unemployment rate in Monroe County was 8.2 percent, below the state rate |
( Source: Monroe County Extension Service) |