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How many Miss Americas came from Monroe, Michigan?

Only one Miss America came from Monroe, Michigan: Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson , who was crowned Miss America in 1988.

Quick Scoop

Monroe is specifically tied to Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson, and the available sources consistently identify her as the Monroe native who became Miss America 1988.

Supporting Detail

  • Monroe, Michigan is described as her hometown in coverage about her Miss America win and later appearances.
  • The Miss Michigan organization’s history page also lists her as “Miss Monroe” before becoming Miss America.
PersonConnection to MonroeMiss America Title
Kaye Lani Rae Rafko WilsonMonroe native / Miss Monroe1988
TL;DR: Monroe, Michigan has had **1 Miss America** on record in the sources I found.