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Monroe

Washington · 20,025 residents (2025 est.) · 6.375 sq mi
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Monroe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,461. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $668,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,755
+43%since 2000
from 13,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,099 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 2,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+14%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,025 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K12K17K21K1990201020202024Monroe
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,461
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,390 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,626
+131%since 2000
from $18,912 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+14%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$668,400
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,950
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $819 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+68%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(11,167)
Black3%(416)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,332)
Asian2.4%(327)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(4,779)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(12,532)
Black3.2%(628)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(3,480)
Asian9.5%(1,878)
Other6.3%(1,237)
Diversity Score69.1%(13,645)
Diversity Score
69
+99%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 78.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 16.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Washington?

Monroe, Washington has about 19,755 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Washington?

The typical household in Monroe, Washington earns about $110,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Washington expensive?

In Monroe, Washington, the median home is worth about $668,400, and the typical rent is about $1,950 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Washington?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Washington?

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

Has Monroe, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,477 residents, a change of about 362 percent over that period.

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