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West Monroe

Michigan · 3,227 residents · 1.251 sq mi
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West Monroe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 666 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,000. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,227
−17%since 2000
from 3,893 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,580 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
+8%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024West Monroe
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,986 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,214
+11%since 2000
from $20,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+105%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,716)
Black1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(69)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(326)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,671)
Black4%(130)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(189)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other2.3%(73)
Diversity Score29.6%(956)
Diversity Score
30
+254%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 97.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Monroe, Michigan?

West Monroe, Michigan has about 3,227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Monroe, Michigan earns about $43,750 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 $78,000, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in West Monroe, Michigan?

About 12.5% 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 11.1% 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 692 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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