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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe County

Kentucky · 11,756 residents · 329.475 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,356. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $56,000. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,756
+3%since 1990
from 11,401 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+6%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,356
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,365
+72%since 1990
from $8,347 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$304
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(11,050)
Black2.9%(336)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(963)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(11,178)
Black2.7%(321)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(170)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score10.2%(1,199)
Diversity Score
10
+21%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.8%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 47.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 24.3 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

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Income$39,972+79%
Home value$136,400+144%
Population7,821−30%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
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Income$40,000+79%
Home value$141,100+152%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
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Income$51,473+130%
Home value$110,200+97%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
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Income$59,177+165%
Home value$225,700+303%
Population27,663+147%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Kentucky?

Monroe County, Kentucky has about 11,756 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Kentucky earns about $22,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Kentucky expensive?

In Monroe County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $56,000, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Kentucky?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Kentucky?

About 23.4% of people in Monroe County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 355 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9304Census Tract 9303Census Tract 9302Census Tract 9301
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 42167ZIP 42133ZIP 42140ZIP 42157ZIP 42151
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