Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 163,257 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 21st largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 169,852 and has seen a growth of -3.88% 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
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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