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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe County

Georgia · 21,757 residents · 396.092 sq mi
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Monroe County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,195. Population has grown 27% since 1990. Median home value is $87,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
21,757
+27%since 1990
from 17,113 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.4
+10%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,195
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,770 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,580
+73%since 1990
from $11,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.8%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(11,588)
Black31.8%(5,439)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(108)
Asian0.2%(26)
Diversity Score55.9%(9,570)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(15,150)
Black27.6%(6,015)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(281)
Asian0.3%(74)
Diversity Score53.3%(11,588)
Diversity Score
53
−5%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Monroe County to nearby counties

MONROE COUNTY VS
Lamar County
Income$67,062+52%
Home value$216,500+149%
Population20,941−35%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
Butts County
Income$69,241+57%
Home value$240,600+176%
Population27,218−15%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
Bibb County
Income$51,234+16%
Home value$174,500+100%
Population157,556+392%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
Jones County
Income$75,500+71%
Home value$194,500+123%
Population29,171−9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Georgia?

Monroe County, Georgia has about 21,757 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Georgia earns about $44,195 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Georgia expensive?

In Monroe County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Georgia?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Georgia?

About 9.8% of people in Monroe County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,644 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 501.01Census Tract 503.02Census Tract 503.01Census Tract 502Census Tract 501.02
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 31029ZIP 31046ZIP 31016ZIP 31004
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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