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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe County

Tennessee · 38,961 residents · 635.774 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,337. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,961
+28%since 1990
from 30,541 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+6%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K34K39K44K49K1990201020202024Monroe County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,337
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,932 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,951
+65%since 1990
from $9,080 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(29,588)
Black2.6%(792)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(258)
Asian0.2%(60)
Diversity Score9.5%(2,915)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(36,677)
Black2.2%(873)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(684)
Asian0.3%(130)
Diversity Score10.6%(4,148)
Diversity Score
11
+12%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+16.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−20%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Monroe County to nearby counties

MONROE COUNTY VS
Loudon County
Income$84,185+177%
Home value$348,000+384%
Population63,764+28%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
McMinn County
Income$61,470+103%
Home value$211,800+195%
Population57,404+15%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
Cherokee County
Income$53,628+77%
Home value$232,300+223%
Population30,830−38%
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MONROE COUNTY VS
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Income$49,684+64%
Home value$170,600+137%
Population8,190−84%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Tennessee?

Monroe County, Tennessee has about 38,961 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Tennessee earns about $30,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Tennessee expensive?

In Monroe County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Tennessee?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Tennessee?

About 15.5% of people in Monroe County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,420 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9252Census Tract 9254.02Census Tract 9250.01Census Tract 9253.01Census Tract 9254.01Census Tract 9250.02Census Tract 9251.01Census Tract 9251.02Census Tract 9255.01Census Tract 9255.03Census Tract 9253.02Census Tract 9255.04
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 37354ZIP 37874ZIP 37385ZIP 37885
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