Monroe County has been recognized as one of Michigan's fastest growing counties. Its population growth has been strong and is projected to expand in the years ahead. All growth patterns point to an even more abundant workforce.
| Year | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 134,659 | |
| 1990 | 133,600 | |
| 2000 | 145,945 | |
| 2008 | 152,949 | |
Major Employers
Monroe County has experienced steady industrial growth over the past two decades. Traditionally, automakers and auto-related suppliers have powered the area’s economic engine, but new diverse industries ranging from materials processing to alternative energy have decided to make the county and Monroe’s port their homes. Below are some of the major employers in Monroe County.
| Firm | Location | Employees | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Corrugated Container | Monroe | 200 | corrugated packaging and products |
| Cabela's | Dundee | 450 | outdoor gear store |
| Consumers Energy | Luna Pier | 120 | electric utility |
| DTE Energy | Monroe Newport |
1,530 | electric utility |
| Detroit Stoker Company | Monroe | 90 | industrial stokers |
| Gerdau MACSTEEL | Monroe | 400 | specialty steel product |
| Global Engine Mfg. Alliance | Dundee | 450 | automotive engines |
| Guardian Industries Corp. | Carleton | 450 | automotive & architectural glass manufacturing |
| County of Monroe | Monroe | 600 | county government |
| La-Z-Boy, Inc. | Monroe | 375 | furniture manufacturer headquarters |
| Meijer, Inc. | Monroe Newport |
1,100 | warehouse/distribution center & retail store |
| Mercy-Memorial Hospital System | Monroe | 1,560 | community hospital & healthcare provider |
| Sygma Network | Monroe | 160 | food distribution |
| Monroe County Community College | Monroe Temperance |
490 | education & business services |
| Monroe Public Schools | Monroe | 850 | K-12 education |
| MTS Inc. | Temperance | 300 | hospitality & institutional seating, furnishings |
| Tenneco | Monroe | 420 | shock absorbers & struts |
| City of Monroe | Monroe | 230 | city government |
Michigan Gas Utilities in Monroe, a natural gas distributor, has 60 area employees. Tailor Welded Blanks in Monroe, a metal processing firm, has 200 employees.
