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Monroe County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Monroe

Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 154,665 with a growth rate of -0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 15th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 151,936 and has seen a growth of 1.8% since that time.

154,665
Total Population
282
Population Density (miĀ²)
15
Population Rank (State)
-190 -0.12%
Annual Population Growth

Monroe County Population

Monroe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Monroe County includes 90.94% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White140,95690.94%
Two or more races8,3385.38%
Black or African American3,4632.23%
Other race1,4020.9%
Asian6480.42%
Native American1480.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander460.03%

Monroe County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Monroe County's average per capita income is $52,713. Household income levels show a median of $75,272. The poverty rate stands at 11.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$109,850$127,212
Families$94,188$113,498
Households$75,272$96,199
Non Families$45,195$60,093

$52,713

Average Income

$75,272

Median Household Income

11.06%

Poverty Rate