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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monroe

New York · 6,592 residents · 3.493 sq mi
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Monroe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,609. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,188 residents. Median home value is $166,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,592
−15%vs 2000
vs 7,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,887 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 2,227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,609
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,809 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,333
−32%vs 2000
vs $25,614 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$166,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $169,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$683
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $725 in 2000
US average: $450
79.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
20.4% rent
3.5
+46%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(6,622)
Black2.5%(197)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(679)
Asian2.3%(182)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.9%(2,407)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,312)
Black1.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino4%(264)
Asian2%(132)
Other0.7%(46)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,238)
19
−39%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.2%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.4 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Monroe, New York?

Monroe, New York has about 6,592 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, New York?

The typical household in Monroe, New York earns about $47,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, New York expensive?

In Monroe, New York, the median home is worth about $166,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, New York?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, New York?

About 4.5% of people in Monroe, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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