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West Monroe

Michigan · 3,893 residents · 1.251 sq mi
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West Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,986. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,893
−1%since 1990
from 3,919 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,112 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 3,133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+7%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024West Monroe
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,986
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,527 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,067
+70%since 1990
from $11,835 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
−51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$470
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $389 in 1990
US average: $602
91.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
8.6% rent
0.9
−59%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,836)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(91)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score10.5%(412)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,716)
Black1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(69)
Asian0.6%(25)
Diversity Score8.4%(326)
8
−20%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−12%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Monroe, Michigan?

West Monroe, Michigan has about 3,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Monroe, Michigan earns about $42,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Monroe, Michigan expensive?

In West Monroe, Michigan, the median home is worth about $37,300, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in West Monroe, Michigan?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Monroe, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Monroe, Michigan?

About 12.0% of people in West Monroe, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Monroe, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, West Monroe, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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