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Monroe County

Ohio · 13,385 residents · 455.723 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,241. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% 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 $109,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
13,385
−12%since 2000
from 15,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+16%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,241
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,467 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,521
+89%since 2000
from $15,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(14,944)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(62)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(276)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(12,909)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(67)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other1.9%(254)
Diversity Score6.7%(890)
Segregation Score28.7%(3,837)
Diversity Score
7
+266%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Ohio?

Monroe County, Ohio has about 13,385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Ohio earns about $46,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Ohio expensive?

In Monroe County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $109,500, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Ohio?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Ohio?

About 14.6% of people in Monroe County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,112 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9668Census Tract 9667Census Tract 9669Census Tract 9666
10 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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