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South Monroe

Michigan · 6,960 residents · 2.428 sq mi
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South Monroe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,960
+9%since 2000
from 6,370 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,867 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+21%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Monroe
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,982
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,665 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,647
+52%since 2000
from $23,490 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−5%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(5,835)
Black2.8%(179)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(154)
Asian1.2%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(994)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(6,061)
Black3%(206)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(380)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other4.2%(295)
Diversity Score29.5%(2,053)
Diversity Score
29
+89%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Monroe, Michigan?

South Monroe, Michigan has about 6,960 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Monroe, Michigan?

The typical household in South Monroe, Michigan earns about $61,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Monroe, Michigan expensive?

In South Monroe, Michigan, the median home is worth about $184,000, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in South Monroe, Michigan?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Monroe, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Monroe, Michigan?

About 15.2% of people in South Monroe, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Monroe, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, South Monroe, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,694 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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