State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
29.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,579.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.10%
Growth Since 2010
-5.22%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
196,507
World Population Review
Monroe, Louisiana Population 2021
46,266
Monroe is a city located in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 46,266, it is the 8th largest city in Louisiana and the 854th largest city in the United States . Monroe is currently declining at a rate of -1.10% annually and its population has decreased by -5.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,815 in 2010. Monroe reached it's highest population of 57,597 in 1980. Spanning over 33 miles, Monroe has a population density of 1,579 people per square mile.
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 Monroe was:
- 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%
The current population of Monroe, Louisiana is 46,266 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 47,808.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 48,815.
Monroe, Louisiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Monroe Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Monroe Population by Race
Monroe Population Pyramid $2021
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Monroe Population by Age
Monroe Households and Families
| 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
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Monroe Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Monroe Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Monroe Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Monroe Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,002
Average Earnings
$31,491
Average Male
$23,563
Average Female
Monroe Earnings by Educational Attainment
Monroe Language by Age
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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 Language
Monroe Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28,558 | 13,968 | 48.91% |
| White | 13,917 | 1,551 | 11.14% |
| Other | 914 | 641 | 70.13% |
| 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 Other, with 70.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe is White, with 11.14% 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 Poverty
Monroe Poverty Rate by Education
Monroe Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Monroe Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Monroe Marital Status
Monroe Veterans by War
Monroe Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Monroe Veterans by Education
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15.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
Monroe Veterans by Education
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53.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Monroe Employment by Age
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Monroe Employment by Race
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Monroe Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Monroe Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |