Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 33,079 with a growth rate of 2.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 63rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 26,133 and has seen a growth of 26.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 73.4% White, 21.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (73.4%)
Black or African American (21.61%)
Two or more races (2.85%)
Asian (1.08%)
Other race (0.72%)
Native American (0.34%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,226 | 73.4% |
| Black or African American | 6,250 | 21.61% |
| Two or more races | 824 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 313 | 1.08% |
| Other race | 208 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 98 | 0.34% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $48,002. Household income levels show a median of $82,863. The poverty rate stands at 11.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,955 | - |
| Families | $102,056 | $135,048 |
| Households | $82,863 | $117,125 |
| Non Families | $39,981 | $66,047 |
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