Monroe County, Georgia Population 2022
Monroe County, Georgia's estimated population is 27,803 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County, Georgia is the 66th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 26,179 and has seen a growth of 6.20% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 16,202 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 16,275 | 73 | 0.45% |
| 1850 | 16,985 | 710 | 4.36% |
| 1860 | 15,953 | -1,032 | -6.08% |
| 1870 | 17,213 | 1,260 | 7.90% |
| 1880 | 18,808 | 1,595 | 9.27% |
| 1890 | 19,137 | 329 | 1.75% |
| 1900 | 20,682 | 1,545 | 8.07% |
| 1910 | 20,450 | -232 | -1.12% |
| 1920 | 20,138 | -312 | -1.53% |
| 1930 | 11,606 | -8,532 | -42.37% |
| 1940 | 10,749 | -857 | -7.38% |
| 1950 | 10,523 | -226 | -2.10% |
| 1960 | 10,495 | -28 | -0.27% |
| 1970 | 10,991 | 496 | 4.73% |
| 1980 | 14,610 | 3,619 | 32.93% |
| 1990 | 17,113 | 2,503 | 17.13% |
| 2010 | 26,179 | 9,066 | 52.98% |
| 2011 | 26,344 | 165 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 26,373 | 29 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 26,619 | 246 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 26,667 | 48 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 26,708 | 41 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 26,905 | 197 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 27,163 | 258 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 27,503 | 340 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 27,578 | 75 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 27,653 | 75 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 27,728 | 75 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 27,803 | 75 | 0.27% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,224 | 73.66% |
| Black or African American | 6,254 | 22.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 172 | 0.63% |
| Some Other Race | 210 | 0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 546 | 1.99% |
Monroe County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,177 | 2.59 | 81.9 |
| Married | 5,627 | 3.18 | 88.6 |
| Male | 230 | 2.98 | 85.2 |
| Female | 1,008 | 3.68 | 67.5 |
| Non Family | 3,312 | 1.22 | 74.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 666 | 3.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,860 | 9.68% |
| High School Graduate | 6,515 | 33.92% |
| Some College | 3,831 | 19.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,227 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,537 | 13.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,572 | 13.39% |
Monroe County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 82 | 82 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 147 | 50 |
| White | 14,482 | 13,143 | 4,513 |
| Black | 4,124 | 3,099 | 460 |
| Hispanic | 359 | 205 | 12 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | |
| Other Race | 135 | 50 |
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 asian people with a rate of 90.24%.
$40,006
Average Earnings
$51,813
Average Male
$32,186
Average Female
Monroe County, Georgia Language by Age
Monroe County, Georgia Language
97.81% of Monroe County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
Monroe County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,687 | 1,312 | 23.07% |
| White | 19,359 | 2,626 | 13.56% |
| Other | 56 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 571 | 74 | 12.96% |
| Multiple | 496 | 62 | 12.50% |
15.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.95%
Male Poverty Rate
14.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monroe County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe County, Georgia is Black, with 23.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe County, Georgia is Multiple, with 12.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.62%.
Monroe County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Monroe County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Monroe County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Monroe County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,309 | 8.10% |
| Black | 386 | 7.70% |
| Native American | 9 | 39.13% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 10.75% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 13.12% |
Monroe County, Georgia Veterans by Education
6.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
78.04%
Born in Monroe County, Georgia
98.41%
Native Born
1.59%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.41% of Monroe County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 78.04% having been born in Georgia. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990