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West Monroe

Louisiana · 13,103 residents · 8.026 sq mi
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West Monroe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,500. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,103
−1%since 2000
from 13,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024West Monroe
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,528
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,522 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,927
+54%since 2000
from $16,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
56.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+37%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(9,752)
Black23.4%(3,096)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(196)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(6,429)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(7,082)
Black35.2%(4,607)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(744)
Asian0.9%(116)
Other1.1%(142)
Diversity Score69.1%(9,061)
Diversity Score
69
+43%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Monroe, Louisiana?

West Monroe, Louisiana has about 13,103 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Monroe, Louisiana?

The typical household in West Monroe, Louisiana earns about $35,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Monroe, Louisiana expensive?

In West Monroe, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in West Monroe, Louisiana?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Monroe, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Monroe, Louisiana?

About 27.8% of people in West Monroe, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Monroe, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Monroe, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 993 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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