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Monroe County

Georgia · 27,957 residents · 396.092 sq mi
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Monroe County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,491. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,957
+28%since 2000
from 21,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+19%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,491
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,195 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,630
+77%since 2000
from $19,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+47%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(15,150)
Black27.6%(6,015)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(281)
Asian0.3%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(11,588)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(19,954)
Black21.8%(6,084)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(714)
Asian0.9%(239)
Other1.9%(518)
Diversity Score53%(14,812)
Segregation Score25.5%(7,127)
Diversity Score
53
−1%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Georgia?

Monroe County, Georgia has about 27,957 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Georgia earns about $60,491 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Georgia?

About 26.6% 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 15.5% 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 10,844 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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