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Monroe County

Kentucky · 10,963 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 $28,439. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,600. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,963
−7%since 2000
from 11,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,439
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,356 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,534
+8%since 2000
from $14,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(11,178)
Black2.7%(321)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(170)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(1,199)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(10,314)
Black2.1%(231)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(289)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other1.2%(127)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,569)
Diversity Score
14
+40%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Kentucky?

Monroe County, Kentucky has about 10,963 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Kentucky earns about $28,439 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 $67,600, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Kentucky?

About 11.6% 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 27.1% of people in Monroe County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 438 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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