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Monroe

Washington · 19,699 residents · 6.375 sq mi
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Monroe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,683. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,699
+43%since 2000
from 13,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,090 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 2,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+16%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,683
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,390 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,664
+57%since 2000
from $18,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,586
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $819 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+24%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(12,833)
Black3.4%(669)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(3,771)
Asian4%(782)
Other7.9%(1,566)
Diversity Score65.8%(12,956)
Diversity Score
66
+90%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Washington?

Monroe, Washington has about 19,699 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Washington?

The typical household in Monroe, Washington earns about $88,683 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 $395,500, and the typical rent is about $1,586 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Washington?

About 20.7% 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 7.5% 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 15,421 residents, a change of about 360 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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