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West Monroe

County:
Ouachita Parish
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.026
State:
Louisiana

West Monroe is a city located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. West Monroe has a 2026 population of 12,188. West Monroe is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -6.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,051 in 2020.

The median household income in West Monroe is $49,386 with a poverty rate of 26.32%. The median age in West Monroe is 35.4 years: 35.2 years for males, and 36 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males.

12.2K
Total Population
1,519
Density (mi²)
-144 -1.17%
Growth

West Monroe Population

West Monroe Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,188-144-1.17%
202512,332-144-1.15%
202412,476-74-0.59%
202312,550-101-0.8%
202212,651-227-1.76%
202112,878-215-1.64%
202013,0517986.51%
201912,253-177-1.42%
201812,430-208-1.65%
201712,638-165-1.29%
201612,803-104-0.81%
201512,907-29-0.22%
201412,936-91-0.7%
201313,027-33-0.25%
201213,060-35-0.27%
201113,095-3-0.02%
201013,098330.25%
200013,250-846-6%
199014,096-897-5.98%
198014,9931250.84%
197014,868-347-2.28%
196015,2154,91347.69%
195010,3021,74220.35%
19408,5601,99430.37%
19306,56600%

Median Age

Overall: 35.4 years
Female: 36 years
Male: 35.2 years

West Monroe Adults

There are 9,364 adults, (2,172 of whom are seniors) in West Monroe.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,669 (52.4%)
Male: 6,060 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Monroe includes 51.98% White, 41.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,61651.98%
Black or African American5,23741.14%
Two or more races3792.98%
Native American2061.62%
Other race1731.36%
Asian1150.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander30.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8166.41%
Native American1821.43%
Other race1731.36%
Two or more races1210.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,80045.57%
Black or African American5,23741.14%
Two or more races2582.03%
Asian1150.9%
Native American240.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander30.02%

West Monroe Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Monroe 's average per capita income is $47,506. Household income levels show a median of $49,386. The poverty rate stands at 26.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,197-
Families$69,386$79,201
Households$49,386$63,275
Non Families$27,252$38,804

$47,506

Average Income

$49,386

Median Household Income

26.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)