Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 166,407 with a growth rate of -0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 20th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 169,852 and has seen a growth of -2.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 66.51% White, 14% Black or African American, 6.39% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (66.51%)
Black or African American (14%)
Two or more races (10.26%)
Other race (6.39%)
Asian (2.64%)
Native American (0.19%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111,592 | 66.51% |
| Black or African American | 23,488 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 17,214 | 10.26% |
| Other race | 10,715 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 4,428 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 316 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $47,022. Household income levels show a median of $82,374. The poverty rate stands at 11.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,971 | - |
| Families | $96,613 | $113,617 |
| Households | $82,374 | $100,240 |
| Non Families | $47,004 | $60,490 |
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