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Monroe

Wisconsin · 10,843 residents · 5.595 sq mi
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Monroe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,922. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

10,843
+6%since 1990
from 10,241 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,938 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,830 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+9%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Monroe
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,922
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,640 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,657
+47%since 1990
from $14,731 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$445
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
36.3% rent
2.4
+15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(10,204)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(242)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(10,517)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(158)
Asian0.3%(34)
Diversity Score5.2%(566)
5
+121%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
+1%since 1990
from 13.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Wisconsin?

Monroe, Wisconsin has about 10,843 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Monroe, Wisconsin earns about $36,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Wisconsin expensive?

In Monroe, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Wisconsin?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Wisconsin?

About 5.4% of people in Monroe, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 602 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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