Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 33,177 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 23rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 36,913 and has seen a growth of -10.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 67.26% White, 30.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (67.26%)
Black or African American (30.19%)
Two or more races (2.11%)
Asian (0.26%)
Other race (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,819 | 67.26% |
| Black or African American | 10,242 | 30.19% |
| Two or more races | 717 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $41,753. Household income levels show a median of $51,231. The poverty rate stands at 16.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,396 | - |
| Families | $67,209 | $83,577 |
| Households | $51,231 | $69,070 |
| Non Families | $23,974 | $36,472 |
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