West Monroe is a CDP located in Monroe County Michigan. West Monroe has a 2024 population of 2,786. West Monroe is currently declining at a rate of -1.8% annually and its population has decreased by -14.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,261 in 2020.
The average household income in West Monroe is $55,242 with a poverty rate of 23.97%. The median age in West Monroe is 41 years: 40.9 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Monroe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,637 | 91.31% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 6.89% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,224 | 2.36 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 586 | 3.22 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 522 | 1.3 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 68 | 2.88 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Male | 48 | 2.56 | 75 | 25 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 243 | 11.98% |
| Associates Degree | 317 | 15.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 5.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 2.27% |
| High School Graduate | 876 | 43.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 2.91% |
| Some College | 383 | 18.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,812 | 1,554 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 98 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,083 | $58,636 | $57,904 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $42,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $30,455 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,000 | $32,870 | $30,076 |
| Some College | $36,796 | $35,375 | $41,667 |
$32,000
Average Earnings
$32,870
Average Male
$30,076
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.63% of West Monroe residents speak only English, while 0.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,552 | 581 | 22.77% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 85 | 43.81% |
| Other | 26 | 26 | 100% |
23.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.41%
Male Poverty Rate
24.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Monroe is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Monroe is White, with 22.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.22% |
| Some College | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.14% |
| Male Employed | 13.1% |
| Female Employed | 4.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,477 | $61,188 |
| Households | $48,109 | $55,242 |
| Married Families | $49,841 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,625 | $47,246 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
92
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 4.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.65%
Born in West Monroe
99.97%
Native Born
0.03%
Foreign Born
0.03%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.97% of West Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 72.65% having been born in Michigan. 0.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,786 | -51 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 2,837 | -51 | -1.77% |
| 2022 | 2,888 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 2,877 | -384 | -11.78% |
| 2020 | 3,261 | -227 | -6.51% |
| 2019 | 3,488 | 149 | 4.46% |
| 2018 | 3,339 | -58 | -1.71% |
| 2017 | 3,397 | 42 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 3,355 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 3,345 | 97 | 2.99% |
| 2014 | 3,248 | -114 | -3.39% |
| 2013 | 3,362 | 72 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 3,290 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 3,298 | -205 | -5.85% |
| 2010 | 3,503 | 0 | 0% |