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Monroe

Michigan · 20,462 residents · 9.046 sq mi
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Monroe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,068. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $131,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,462
−7%since 2000
from 22,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,262 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,068
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,810 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,175
+36%since 2000
from $19,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(16,149)
Black7.7%(1,575)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,120)
Asian0.8%(164)
Other4.1%(832)
Diversity Score40.8%(8,343)
Diversity Score
41
+100%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Michigan?

Monroe, Michigan has about 20,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Michigan?

The typical household in Monroe, Michigan earns about $53,068 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 $131,900, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Michigan?

About 20.1% 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 17.2% 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 2,440 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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