Monroe County Population

1820–2026

12,921

2026 projection

3.2% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K25K30K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Monroe County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202612,921-730.56%
202512,994-730.56%
202413,067-1090.83%
202313,176-370.28%
202213,213-1060.80%
202113,319-310.23%
202013,350-3582.61%
201913,708-900.65%
201813,798-1481.06%
201713,946-1491.06%

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Monroe County Demographics

46.3median age

Median age

Female46.7 yrs
Male45.6 yrs

Adults

10,538
3,138 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults7,400 other adults

Sex

Female 48.8% · 6,458Male 51.2% · 6,769

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 132 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Monroe County Income

$60,134median household income

Median household income

$60,134

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,276

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.2%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Monroe County Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%53%57%
Never married25%31%19%
Divorced11%9%14%
Widowed7%5%9%
Separated1%2%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201