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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe

Michigan · 22,076 residents · 9.046 sq mi
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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,810. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $115,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,076
−4%since 1990
from 22,902 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,440 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 2,532 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+7%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$41,810
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,088 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,948
+52%since 1990
from $13,146 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$518
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $412 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
38.1% rent
2.8
+24%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(21,375)
Black4.5%(1,020)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(373)
Asian0.8%(185)
Diversity Score19.3%(4,413)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(19,748)
Black4.9%(1,092)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(610)
Asian0.8%(186)
Diversity Score20.4%(4,512)
20
+6%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+3%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Michigan?

Monroe, Michigan has about 22,076 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Michigan?

The typical household in Monroe, Michigan earns about $41,810 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Michigan?

About 16.7% 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 12.6% of people in Monroe, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 826 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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