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The Port of Monroe provides technical information about shipping facilities, available real estate, and economic information about Monroe County, Michigan.
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Port of Monroe, Michigan
2929 East Front Street, P.O. Box 585, Monroe, MI 48161
Telephone: (734) 241-6480..... Facsimile: (734) 241-2964










Demographics

Monroe County is 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
2007 153,608
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Population and Housing


Major Employers

Monroe County is a strong industrial community. With the Big Three automotive companies nearby, Monroe County has an extensive manufacturing supplier base. Listed below are some of the major employers located in Monroe County.

Firm Location
Employees
 Product
Bay Corrugated Container  
200
  
Cabela's Dundee
500
 outdoor gear
Consumers Energy  
130
  
DTE Energy Monroe
Newport
1,250
 electric provider
Detroit Stoker Company Monroe
90
  
Gerdau MACSTEEL Monroe
400
 steel bars
Global Engine Mfg. Alliance  
330
  
Guardian Industries Corp. Carleton
540
 float glass & architectural glass products
Holcim (US), Inc. Dundee
167
 portland cement
La-Z-Boy, Inc. Monroe
450
 furniture mfg., World Headquarters
Meijer, Inc. Monroe
Newport
1,100
 warehouse/distribution center & retail store
Mercy-Memorial Hospital Monroe
800
  
Michigan Gas Utilities  
300
  
Monroe County Community College  
300
  
Monroe Public Schools  
970
  
MTS Seating Temperance
300
 metal seating, table tops, bases
Tenneco Automotive Monroe
400
 shock absorbers & struts
Visteon Corporation Monroe
600
 automotive parts
Source: Monroe Evening News


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