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Economic Profile
Port of Monroe, Michigan
2929 East Front Street, P.O. Box 585, Monroe, MI 48161
Telephone: (734) 241-6480..... Facsimile: (734) 241-2964
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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 |
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| Cabela's |
Dundee |
500 |
outdoor gear |
| Consumers Energy |
|
130 |
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| DTE Energy |
Monroe
Newport |
1,250 |
electric provider |
| Detroit Stoker Company |
Monroe |
90 |
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| Gerdau MACSTEEL |
Monroe |
400 |
steel bars |
| Global Engine Mfg. Alliance |
|
330 |
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| 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 |
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| Michigan Gas Utilities |
|
300 |
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| Monroe County Community College |
|
300 |
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| Monroe Public Schools |
|
970 |
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| 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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