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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe County

Mississippi · 38,014 residents · 765.092 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,307. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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
38,014
+4%since 1990
from 36,582 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+9%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K35K36K37K38K1990201020202024Monroe County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,307
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,047 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,072
+57%since 1990
from $8,979 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.2%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$362
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(25,325)
Black30.3%(11,084)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(162)
Asian0%(12)
Diversity Score54.2%(19,843)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(25,832)
Black30.7%(11,652)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(261)
Asian0.2%(66)
Diversity Score54.8%(20,824)
Diversity Score
55
+1%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 19.3 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

MONROE COUNTY VS
Clay County
Income$43,125+42%
Home value$129,100+117%
Population18,238−45%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
Lamar County
Income$50,000+65%
Home value$114,000+92%
Population13,587−59%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
Chickasaw County
Income$43,586+44%
Home value$109,800+85%
Population16,730−50%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
Itawamba County
Income$55,546+83%
Home value$142,400+140%
Population24,152−28%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Mississippi?

Monroe County, Mississippi has about 38,014 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Mississippi earns about $30,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Mississippi expensive?

In Monroe County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Mississippi?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Mississippi?

About 17.2% of people in Monroe County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,432 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9507
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 38821ZIP 39730ZIP 39746ZIP 38870ZIP 38848ZIP 38844
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