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
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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe was:
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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
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.
| 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
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%.
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,193 | 5.88% |
| White | 1,046 | 7.67% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 4.11% |
| Native American | 17 | 23.29% |
15.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |