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Monroe

County:
Monroe County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.046
State:
Michigan

Monroe is a city located in Monroe County, Michigan. Monroe has a 2026 population of 20,040. It is also the county seat of Monroe County. Monroe is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,451 in 2020.

The median household income in Monroe is $59,813 with a poverty rate of 19.2%. The median age in Monroe is 37.6 years: 36.1 years for males, and 39.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.3 males.

20K
Total Population
2,215
Density (mi²)
-68 -0.34%
Growth

Monroe Population

Monroe Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202620,040-68-0.34%
202520,108-69-0.34%
202420,177-12-0.06%
202320,189-66-0.33%
202220,255-171-0.84%
202120,426-25-0.12%
202020,451-9-0.04%
201919,425-148-0.76%
201819,573-77-0.39%
201719,650-152-0.77%
201619,802-133-0.67%
201519,935-154-0.77%
201420,089-96-0.48%
201320,185-142-0.7%
201220,327-121-0.59%
201120,448-95-0.46%
201020,543-190-0.92%
200022,076-826-3.61%
199022,902-629-2.67%
198023,531-363-1.52%
197023,8949264.03%
196022,9681,5016.99%
195021,4672,98916.18%
194018,4783682.03%
193018,1106,53756.48%
192011,5734,68067.89%
19106,8931,85036.68%
19005,043-215-4.09%
18905,2583286.65%
18804,930-156-3.07%
18705,0861,19430.68%
18603,8921,07938.36%
18502,81300%

Median Age

Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 36.1 years

Monroe Adults

There are 15,538 adults, (3,203 of whom are seniors) in Monroe.

Sex Ratio

Female: 10,909 (53.7%)
Male: 9,411 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Monroe includes 83.77% White, 7.55% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,02283.77%
Black or African American1,5347.55%
Two or more races1,2806.3%
Other race3091.52%
Asian1110.55%
Native American640.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2161.06%
Other race1990.98%
Two or more races830.41%
Native American470.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,80682.71%
Black or African American1,5347.55%
Two or more races1,1975.89%
Asian1110.55%
Other race1100.54%
Native American170.08%

Monroe Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Monroe 's average per capita income is $43,785. Household income levels show a median of $59,813. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%.

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$95,786-
Families$71,858$86,163
Households$59,813$72,351
Non Families$39,578$51,688

$43,785

Average Income

$59,813

Median Household Income

19.2%

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)