CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monroe

Michigan · 22,902 residents · 9.046 sq mi

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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $64,700.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 26%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

22,902

+4%vs 2000

vs 22,076 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,532 / sq mi

+4%vs 2000

vs 2,440 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.8

−7%vs 2000

vs 35.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202420K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,088

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,810 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,146

−34%vs 2000

vs $19,948 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

15.4%

+2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$64,700

−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $115,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$412

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $518 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

60.4%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 61.9% in 2000

39.6% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−19%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic89.5%(19,748)

Black4.9%(1,092)

Hispanic / Latino2.8%(610)

Asian0.8%(186)

Other0%

Diversity Score20.4%(4,512)

1990

White, non-Hispanic93.3%(21,375)

Black4.5%(1,020)

Hispanic / Latino1.6%(373)

Asian0.8%(185)

Other1.4%(322)

Diversity Score19.3%(4,413)

Diversity Score

−6%vs 2000

vs 20 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.2%

−2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

69.9%

−9.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.9%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.5 min

−3%vs 2000

vs 16.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Michigan?

Monroe, Michigan has about 22,902 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Michigan?

The typical household in Monroe, Michigan earns about $29,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Michigan expensive?

In Monroe, Michigan, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Michigan?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Michigan?

About 15.4% of people in Monroe, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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