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CITY · 2020 ACS

Monroe

New York · 9,343 residents · 3.493 sq mi
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Monroe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,744. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,343
+20%since 2000
from 7,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(542)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(693)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.4%(786)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(692)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(609)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(1,017)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.6%(1,268)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.8%(1,384)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.4%(1,163)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.8%(727)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(341)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(121)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,744
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,142
+49%since 2000
from $25,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,697
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−5%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(5,048)
Black6.8%(637)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(2,790)
Asian5.5%(515)
Other3.5%(328)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.2%(963)
Puerto Rican9.9%(849)
Dominican4.5%(388)
Guatemalan0.5%(39)
Honduran0.4%(33)
Ecuadorian0.2%(20)
Cuban0.2%(16)
Salvadoran0.2%(16)
Colombian0.1%(8)
Peruvian0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.5%(131)
Chinese1.3%(115)
Korean0.4%(32)
Japanese0.3%(26)
Filipino0.1%(10)
Pakistani0.1%(9)
Ancestry
Irish13.1%(1,120)
Italian12.1%(1,039)
American10.6%(906)
German6.9%(589)
West Indian3.9%(330)
English3.3%(286)
Polish3.1%(263)
Russian1.8%(155)
French1.4%(124)
Haitian1.3%(108)
Dutch1.2%(101)
British1.1%(95)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Jamaican1%(89)
Scottish0.9%(79)
Egyptian0.6%(55)
Austrian0.5%(45)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(29)
Hungarian0.3%(27)
Swedish0.3%(27)
Ukrainian0.3%(26)
Guyanese0.3%(24)
Slovak0.3%(23)
Brazilian0.2%(21)
Greek0.2%(20)
Norwegian0.2%(16)
Kenyan0.2%(16)
Palestinian0.2%(15)
Ghanaian0.2%(15)
Finnish0.2%(13)
Romanian0.1%(9)
Turkish0.1%(9)
Czech0.1%(8)
Danish0.1%(8)
Syrian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.8%(1,370)
Married50.6%(1,700)
Widowed1.7%(57)
Divorced6.9%(232)
Women 15+
Never married46.7%(1,864)
Married40.5%(1,616)
Widowed5.5%(219)
Divorced7.2%(289)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, New York?

Monroe, New York has about 9,343 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe, New York earns about $92,744 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 $330,200, and the typical rent is about $1,697 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, New York?

About 39.8% 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 3.6% 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 2,751 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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