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South Monroe

Michigan · 6,433 residents · 2.428 sq mi
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South Monroe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $125,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,433
+1%since 2000
from 6,370 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,650 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Monroe
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,400
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,665 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,255
−1%since 2000
from $23,490 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+44%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(5,768)
Black2.9%(187)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(273)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other1.8%(116)
Diversity Score22.7%(1,462)
Diversity Score
23
+46%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Monroe, Michigan?

South Monroe, Michigan has about 6,433 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Monroe, Michigan earns about $38,400 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 $125,900, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in South Monroe, Michigan?

About 15.5% 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 10.8% 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 1,167 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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