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Monroe County

Florida · 82,874 residents · 983.034 sq mi
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Monroe County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,012. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $558,100. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,874
+4%since 2000
from 79,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+17%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
72K75K78K81K84K1990201020202024Monroe County
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,012
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,283 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,382
+82%since 2000
from $26,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$558,100
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,714
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+67%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(61,462)
Black4.5%(3,567)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(12,553)
Asian0.8%(645)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(35,297)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(54,731)
Black5.5%(4,517)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(19,432)
Asian1.4%(1,137)
Other1.8%(1,504)
Diversity Score60.8%(50,379)
Segregation Score28.1%(23,266)
Diversity Score
61
+37%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Florida?

Monroe County, Florida has about 82,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe County, Florida?

The typical household in Monroe County, Florida earns about $72,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Florida expensive?

In Monroe County, Florida, the median home is worth about $558,100, and the typical rent is about $1,714 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Florida?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Florida?

About 10.6% of people in Monroe County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,850 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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