Monroe County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,582 inhabitants. The county was created 170 years ago in 1854. Its county seat is Sparta.
There are 14 city/town in Monroe County, WI. The largest city of Monroe County is Sparta with a population of 3,290. Other cities include, Clifton population 2,097, Angelo population 1,746, Tomah population 1,470, Leon population 1,446
Monroe County is located in western Wisconsin. The county has a population of around 45,000 residents. Some notable cities and towns in Monroe County include:
Sparta is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County. It has a population of around 10,000 residents. Sparta serves as the economic and cultural center of the county. Major landmarks include the Monroe County Courthouse, the Sparta Free Library, and Evans-Bosshard Park. The economy is focused on healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Major employers are Century Foods and Trane Commercial Systems.
Tomah is the second largest city in Monroe County located along Interstate 90. It has a population of around 9,500 people. Tomah is home to the Tomah VA Medical Center which is the largest employer in the city. Other major economic drivers are tourism and cranberry farming.
Cashton is a small village located along Highway 27 in the western part of the county. It has a population of around 1,100 residents. Cashton is known for its Swiss heritage and annual Wisconsin Swiss Cheese Festival. The village's economy relies on agriculture and tourism.
Wilton is a small unincorporated community located in the northeastern part of Monroe County. It has a population of around 600 residents. Wilton serves as a local farming and agricultural community. Key landmarks are the Wilton Rodeo Grounds and Pine Tree Supper Club.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Angelo | Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin | 1,746 |
Cashton | Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin | 1,111 |
Clifton | Town in Wisconsin, United States | 2,097 |
Kendall | Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin | 472 |
Leon | Town in Wisconsin, United States | 1,446 |
Melvina | Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin | 109 |
Norwalk | Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States | 633 |
Oakdale | Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin | 818 |
Portland | Town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 1,065 |
Sparta | City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States | 3,290 |
Tomah | City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States | 1,470 |
Warrens | Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States | 346 |
Wilton | Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States | 1,067 |
Wyeville | Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin | 141 |