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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe

New York · 7,780 residents · 3.493 sq mi
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Monroe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,809. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value is $169,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,780
+18%since 1990
from 6,592 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,227 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,887 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+5%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$70,809
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,609 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,614
+48%since 1990
from $17,333 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$169,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$725
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $683 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
16.7% rent
2.4
−32%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,312)
Black1.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino4%(264)
Asian2%(132)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,238)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(6,622)
Black2.5%(197)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(679)
Asian2.3%(182)
Diversity Score30.9%(2,407)
31
+65%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.9 min
+8%since 1990
from 31.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, New York?

Monroe, New York has about 7,780 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monroe, New York earns about $70,809 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 $169,200, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, New York?

About 32.2% 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 4.8% of people in Monroe, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,188 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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