Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 11,055 with a growth rate of -0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 95th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 10,970 and has seen a growth of 0.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 93.56% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.56%)
Black or African American (2.58%)
Two or more races (2.09%)
Other race (1.52%)
Asian (0.19%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,589 | 93.56% |
| Black or African American | 292 | 2.58% |
| Two or more races | 237 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 172 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $39,490. Household income levels show a median of $49,430. The poverty rate stands at 22.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,423 | - |
| Families | $62,763 | $77,300 |
| Households | $49,430 | $64,452 |
| Non Families | $28,000 | $35,201 |
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