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Monroe County

Pennsylvania · 168,327 residents · 608.361 sq mi
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Monroe County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,734. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value is $173,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168,327
+21%since 2000
from 138,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+16%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
88K111K133K155K177K1990201020202024Monroe County
2024168K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,734
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,257 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,954
+60%since 2000
from $20,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(117,592)
Black5.7%(7,902)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(9,195)
Asian1.1%(1,518)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(42,752)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(104,716)
Black13.6%(22,823)
Hispanic / Latino17%(28,558)
Asian2.3%(3,947)
Other3.3%(5,550)
Diversity Score68.7%(115,658)
Segregation Score31.1%(52,418)
Diversity Score
69
+123%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

Monroe County, Pennsylvania has about 168,327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Pennsylvania earns about $68,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $173,800, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.7% of people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72,618 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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