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Monroe County

Mississippi · 34,180 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 $45,018. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% 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 $99,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
34,180
−10%since 2000
from 38,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+21%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K35K36K37K38K1990201020202024Monroe County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,018
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,307 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,793
+69%since 2000
from $14,072 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(22,487)
Black30.2%(10,311)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(473)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other0.9%(303)
Diversity Score57.4%(19,609)
Segregation Score55.6%(18,990)
Diversity Score
57
+5%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Mississippi?

Monroe County, Mississippi has about 34,180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Mississippi earns about $45,018 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 $99,100, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Mississippi?

About 16.3% 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 17.4% of people in Monroe County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,402 residents, a change of about -7 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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