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Monroe

Pennsylvania · 514 residents · 0.494 sq mi
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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2009, a loss of 111 residents. Median home value is $77,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% 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

Total population
514
−18%vs 2009
vs 625 in 2009
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
−18%vs 2009
vs 1,265 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
−9%vs 2009
vs 43.6 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4575195816437052000201020202024Monroe
2024621
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $60,078 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,242
−29%vs 2009
vs $25,706 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.9%
+7.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $97,400 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $669 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 84.6% in 2009
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+24%vs 2009
vs 1.6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(499)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(13)
Diversity Score
2
−11%vs 2009
vs 3 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 20.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
−8.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 92.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

Monroe, Pennsylvania has about 514 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Monroe, Pennsylvania earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Monroe, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of people in Monroe, Pennsylvania 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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