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Monroe County

Mississippi · 36,989 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 $35,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
36,989
−3%since 2000
from 38,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K35K36K37K38K1990201020202024Monroe County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,685
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,307 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,884
+34%since 2000
from $14,072 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(25,832)
Black30.7%(11,652)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(261)
Asian0.2%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(20,824)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(24,847)
Black30.8%(11,381)
Hispanic / Latino1%(355)
Asian0.2%(71)
Other1.1%(421)
Diversity Score57%(21,102)
Diversity Score
57
+4%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
8.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Mississippi?

Monroe County, Mississippi has about 36,989 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Mississippi earns about $35,685 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 $79,500, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Mississippi?

About 13.2% 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 20.8% 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 407 residents, a change of about 1 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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