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Monroe

Pennsylvania · 478 residents · 0.494 sq mi
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Monroe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
478
−7%since 2000
from 514 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+17%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4575195816437052000201020202024Monroe
2024621
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,321
+83%since 2000
from $18,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−35%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

Monroe, Pennsylvania has about 478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Monroe, Pennsylvania earns about $58,250 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 $140,000, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Pennsylvania?

About 23.7% 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 4.4% of people in Monroe, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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