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Monrovia

Maryland · 2,702 residents · 2.245 sq mi
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Monrovia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,786. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 1,799 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $572,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% 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
2,702
+199%since 2019
from 903 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,204 / sq mi
+199%since 2019
from 402 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+2%since 2019
from 34.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
09762K3K4K201020202024Monrovia
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,786
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $148,580 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,286
+4%since 2019
from $56,983 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
94.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$572,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $539,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
4.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+4%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic71%(641)
Black21.3%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.1%(37)
Other3.7%(33)
Diversity Score56%(506)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(1,458)
Black14%(377)
Hispanic / Latino11%(297)
Asian15.2%(410)
Other3.4%(92)
Diversity Score79.4%(2,145)
Diversity Score
79
+42%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
Female
43.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
Foreign born
27.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monrovia, Maryland?

Monrovia, Maryland has about 2,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monrovia, Maryland?

The typical household in Monrovia, Maryland earns about $151,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monrovia, Maryland expensive?

In Monrovia, Maryland, the median home is worth about $572,300.

How educated are people in Monrovia, Maryland?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monrovia, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monrovia, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Monrovia, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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