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Monroe County

New York · 759,443 residents · 656.944 sq mi
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Monroe County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
759,443
+3%since 2000
from 735,343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,156 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
709K723K737K750K764K1990201020202024Monroe County
2024754K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,087
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,891 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,339
+55%since 2000
from $22,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(566,763)
Black13.4%(98,174)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(39,065)
Asian2.4%(17,772)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.2%(332,162)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(506,153)
Black14.8%(112,710)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(72,745)
Asian4.3%(32,294)
Other3.2%(24,039)
Diversity Score63.4%(481,271)
Segregation Score49.4%(374,948)
Diversity Score
63
+40%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, New York?

Monroe County, New York has about 759,443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe County, New York?

The typical household in Monroe County, New York earns about $62,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, New York expensive?

In Monroe County, New York, the median home is worth about $152,000, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, New York?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, New York?

About 14.1% of people in Monroe County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45,475 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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