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Monroe

Pennsylvania · 554 residents · 0.494 sq mi
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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
554
+8%since 2000
from 514 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4575195816437052000201020202024Monroe
2024621
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,664
+35%since 2000
from $18,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(499)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score8.2%(45)
Diversity Score
8
+231%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

Monroe, Pennsylvania has about 554 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Monroe, Pennsylvania earns about $53,750 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 $95,900, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

About 23.4% 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 8.7% 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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