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 2025 population of 12,191. West Monroe is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -6.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,051 in 2020.

The average household income in West Monroe is $59,716 with a poverty rate of 26.86%. The median age in West Monroe is 36 years: 35.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Monroe includes 52.06% White, 39.44% Black or African American, 3.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	6,683	52.06%
Black or African American	5,063	39.44%
Other race	477	3.72%
Two or more races	275	2.14%
Native American	197	1.53%
Asian	138	1.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	4	0.03%

West Monroe Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Monroe's average per capita income is $41,205. Household income levels show a median of $46,663. The poverty rate stands at 26.86%.

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	$84,211	-
Families	$65,187	$72,310
Households	$46,663	$59,716
Non Families	$27,438	$38,332

$41,205

Average Income

$46,663

Median Household Income

26.86%

Poverty Rate