Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 50,306 with a growth rate of 1.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 34th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 44,610 and has seen a growth of 12.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 89.01% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (89.01%)
Two or more races (6.85%)
Black or African American (1.85%)
Other race (1.56%)
Asian (0.43%)
Native American (0.31%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,881 | 89.01% |
| Two or more races | 3,222 | 6.85% |
| Black or African American | 870 | 1.85% |
| Other race | 734 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.31% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $39,907. Household income levels show a median of $56,648. The poverty rate stands at 16.07%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,688 | $92,717 |
| Families | $73,828 | $81,920 |
| Households | $56,648 | $70,427 |
| Non Families | $26,158 | $42,590 |
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