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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe

Ohio · 7,133 residents · 15.781 sq mi
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Monroe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,012. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $123,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,133
+57%since 1990
from 4,530 in 1990
1990 – 2025
452 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 287 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+8%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K7K10K13K17K1990201020202024Monroe
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,012
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,735
+44%since 1990
from $17,145 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$572
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $412 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
20.6% rent
2.2
+14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,460)
Black1.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,900)
Black1.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(46)
Asian0.3%(24)
Diversity Score5.9%(421)
6
+27%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.6 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 Monroe, Ohio?

Monroe, Ohio has about 7,133 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Ohio?

The typical household in Monroe, Ohio earns about $56,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Ohio expensive?

In Monroe, Ohio, the median home is worth about $123,800, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Ohio?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Ohio?

About 1.9% of people in Monroe, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,603 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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