Monroe, Louisiana Population 2022
Monroe is a city located in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Monroe has a 2020 population of 45,752. Monroe is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,902 in 2010.
The average household income in Monroe is $55,538 with a poverty rate of 36.82%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $702 per month, and the median house value is $139,600. The median age in Monroe is 32.7 years, 30.7 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
Monroe Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroewas:
- Black or African American: 62.15%
- White: 33.92%
- Other race: 1.92%
- Two or more races: 0.99%
- Asian: 0.85%
- Native American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 196,507 | -1,877 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 198,384 | -1,877 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 200,261 | -1,877 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 202,138 | -1,756 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 203,894 | -1,425 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 205,319 | -349 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 205,668 | 98 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 205,570 | 116 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 205,454 | 303 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 205,151 | 265 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 204,886 | 211 | 0.10% |
| 2010 | 204,675 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 29,984 | 62.15% |
| White | 16,365 | 33.92% |
| Some Other Race | 924 | 1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 477 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 408 | 0.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 0.17% |
Monroe Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,327 | 2.58 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 7,516 | 1.18 | 35.1 |
| Married | 4,752 | 3.23 | 73.5 |
| Female | 4,197 | 4.13 | 22.1 |
| Male | 862 | 3.74 | 41.1 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,140 | 3.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,433 | 11.78% |
| High School Graduate | 9,514 | 32.63% |
| Some College | 6,428 | 22.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,093 | 3.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,714 | 16.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,832 | 9.71% |
Monroe Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,052 | 13,231 | 1,939 |
| White | 10,907 | 10,348 | 5,209 |
| Hispanic | 538 | 458 | 262 |
| Other Race | 454 | 355 | 38 |
| Asian | 237 | 186 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 83 | 5 |
| Native American | 73 | 73 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 48.70%.
$27,002
Average Earnings
$31,491
Average Male
$23,563
Average Female
Monroe Language by Age
Monroe Language
96.33% of Monroe residents speak only English, while 3.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
Monroe Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28,558 | 13,968 | 48.91% |
| White | 13,917 | 1,551 | 11.14% |
| Other | 641 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,086 | 421 | 38.77% |
| Asian | 372 | 153 | 41.13% |
| Multiple | 405 | 115 | 28.40% |
| Native | 83 | 13 | 15.66% |
36.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.45%
Male Poverty Rate
38.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monroe
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Black, with 48.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.96%.
Monroe Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Monroe Married by Age and Sex
Monroe Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Monroe Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,193 | 5.88% |
| White | 1,046 | 7.67% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 4.11% |
| Native American | 17 | 23.29% |
Monroe Veterans by Education
15.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.33%
Born in Monroe
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.78% of Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 81.33% having been born in Louisiana. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45,752 | -514 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 46,266 | -514 | -1.10% |
| 2020 | 46,780 | -514 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 47,294 | -514 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 47,808 | -465 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 48,273 | -549 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 48,822 | -188 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 49,010 | -39 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 49,049 | -75 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 49,124 | 65 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 49,059 | 58 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 49,001 | 99 | 0.20% |
| 2010 | 48,902 | -4,205 | -0.82% |
| 2000 | 53,107 | -1,802 | -0.33% |
| 1990 | 54,909 | -2,688 | -0.48% |
| 1980 | 57,597 | 1,223 | 0.21% |
| 1970 | 56,374 | 4,155 | 0.77% |
| 1960 | 52,219 | 13,647 | 3.08% |
| 1950 | 38,572 | 10,263 | 3.14% |
| 1940 | 28,309 | 2,281 | 0.84% |
| 1930 | 26,028 | 13,353 | 7.46% |
| 1920 | 12,675 | 2,466 | 2.19% |
| 1910 | 10,209 | 4,781 | 6.52% |
| 1900 | 5,428 | 2,172 | 5.24% |
| 1890 | 3,256 | 0.00% |