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Monroe

Oregon · 647 residents · 0.515 sq mi
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Monroe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
647
+7%since 2000
from 607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+3%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3695697699691K1990201020202024Monroe
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,688
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,150
+81%since 2000
from $14,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+24%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(527)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10%(61)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(459)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino19%(123)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other6.7%(43)
Diversity Score53.6%(347)
Diversity Score
54
+118%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Oregon?

Monroe, Oregon has about 647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Oregon?

The typical household in Monroe, Oregon earns about $51,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Oregon expensive?

In Monroe, Oregon, the median home is worth about $204,600, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Oregon?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Oregon?

About 7.3% of people in Monroe, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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