State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,392.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.22%
Growth Since 2010
19.46%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Monroe is a city located in Snohomish County Washington. With a 2020 population of 20,672, it is the 57th largest city in Washington and the 1804th largest city in the United States . Monroe is currently growing at a rate of 2.22% annually and its population has increased by 19.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,304 in 2010. Monroe reached it's highest population of 20,672 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Monroe has a population density of 3,392 people per square mile.
The average household income in Monroe is $95,969 with a poverty rate of 7.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,391 per month, and the median house value is $357,000. The median age in Monroe is 34 years, 35.1 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,468 | 76.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1,560 | 8.27% |
| Some Other Race | 1,206 | 6.39% |
| Black or African American | 801 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 499 | 2.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 271 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.32% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,266 | 2.95 | 64.5 |
| Married | 2,824 | 3.49 | 75 |
| Non Family | 1,406 | 1.39 | 55.2 |
| Female | 615 | 3.67 | 50.7 |
| Male | 421 | 3.46 | 44.7 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 551 | 4.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 867 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,480 | 27.19% |
| Some College | 3,846 | 30.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,228 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,093 | 16.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 734 | 5.73% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,689 | 8,178 | 2,124 |
| Hispanic | 2,046 | 1,334 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 897 | 761 | 139 |
| Other Race | 782 | 537 | 191 |
| Black | 615 | 537 | 23 |
| Asian | 450 | 449 | 181 |
| Native American | 142 | 124 | 31 |
| Islander | 60 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.22%.
$38,289
Average Earnings
$40,048
Average Male
$35,691
Average Female
80.47% of Monroe residents speak only English, while 19.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.67% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,708 | 659 | 6.15% |
| Hispanic | 3,149 | 269 | 8.54% |
| Multiple | 1,087 | 178 | 16.38% |
| Other | 1,086 | 157 | 14.46% |
| Black | 249 | 35 | 14.06% |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 100.00% |
| Native | 192 | 11 | 5.73% |
| Asian | 420 | 8 | 1.90% |
7.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.94%
Male Poverty Rate
7.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Asian, with 1.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.31%.
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 987 | 8.87% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 4.49% |
| Black | 62 | 8.38% |
| Other Race | 49 | 5.98% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 27 | 19.01% |
2.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
88.88%
Native Born
11.12%
Foreign Born
6.68%
Non Citizen
4.44%
Naturalized
88.88% of Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 53.62% having been born in Washington. 6.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,672 | 448 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 20,224 | 448 | 2.27% |
| 2019 | 19,776 | 448 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 19,328 | 527 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 18,801 | 414 | 2.25% |
| 2016 | 18,387 | 349 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 18,038 | 169 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 17,869 | 184 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 17,685 | 182 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 17,503 | 89 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 17,414 | 50 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 17,364 | 3,569 | 2.33% |
| 2000 | 13,795 | 9,517 | 12.42% |
| 1990 | 4,278 | 1,409 | 4.08% |
| 1980 | 2,869 | 182 | 0.66% |
| 1970 | 2,687 | 0.00% |