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CITY · 2020 ACS

Monroe

Louisiana · 47,702 residents · 29.732 sq mi
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Monroe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,926. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,702
−10%since 2000
from 53,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.0
+17%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K49K51K53K56K1990201020202024Monroe
202447K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.9%(3,291)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(3,456)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(3,528)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.3%(3,947)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.9%(4,223)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.5%(5,974)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(5,400)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.2%(4,846)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.5%(5,501)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.6%(4,562)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.2%(2,004)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(970)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,926
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,379
+40%since 2000
from $15,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
58.0% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+37%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Monroe on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(19,319)
Black60.8%(32,298)
Hispanic / Latino1%(534)
Asian1%(555)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(14,398)
Black63.2%(30,166)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(988)
Asian1.8%(835)
Other1.7%(800)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(633)
Salvadoran0.1%(42)
Honduran0.1%(32)
Puerto Rican0.1%(29)
Bolivian0%(11)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.4%(175)
Chinese0.3%(124)
Nepalese0.1%(60)
Asian Indian0.1%(41)
Filipino0.1%(28)
Ancestry
English6.1%(2,914)
Irish4.1%(1,943)
German3.8%(1,811)
American3.7%(1,788)
French2.1%(1,009)
Italian2%(972)
Welsh1%(491)
Scottish0.8%(376)
Arab0.7%(315)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(242)
Dutch0.3%(158)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
British0.3%(135)
Polish0.2%(101)
Ukrainian0.2%(75)
Russian0.1%(65)
Swedish0.1%(63)
Palestinian0.1%(61)
Norwegian0.1%(55)
Iraqi0.1%(54)
Greek0.1%(54)
Swiss0.1%(42)
Lebanese0.1%(39)
Serbian0.1%(39)
Danish0.1%(37)
Israeli0.1%(37)
Australian0.1%(34)
Nigerian0.1%(30)
Egyptian0.1%(24)
Slovak0%(20)
Canadian0%(15)
Iranian0%(13)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married51.3%(8,786)
Married36.4%(6,233)
Widowed4.6%(786)
Divorced7.7%(1,325)
Women 15+
Never married45.7%(9,262)
Married30.9%(6,250)
Widowed11%(2,231)
Divorced12.4%(2,510)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Louisiana?

Monroe, Louisiana has about 47,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Louisiana?

The typical household in Monroe, Louisiana earns about $31,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Louisiana expensive?

In Monroe, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Louisiana?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Louisiana?

About 36.0% of people in Monroe, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,207 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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