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Monroe County

Kentucky · 11,338 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 $35,078. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,000. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,338
−4%since 2000
from 11,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,078
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,356 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,007
+67%since 2000
from $14,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+10%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(10,389)
Black1.9%(218)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(473)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other1%(111)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,948)
Segregation Score17.3%(1,962)
Diversity Score
17
+69%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Kentucky?

Monroe County, Kentucky has about 11,338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Kentucky earns about $35,078 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 $97,000, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Kentucky?

About 13.4% 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 24.7% 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 63 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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