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Monroe County

Tennessee · 44,519 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 $36,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,519
+14%since 2000
from 38,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K34K39K44K49K1990201020202024Monroe County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,209
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,337 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,651
+25%since 2000
from $14,951 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(36,677)
Black2.2%(873)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(684)
Asian0.3%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(4,148)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(41,146)
Black2%(900)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,448)
Asian0.3%(151)
Other1.9%(844)
Diversity Score17.8%(7,946)
Diversity Score
18
+68%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Tennessee?

Monroe County, Tennessee has about 44,519 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Tennessee earns about $36,209 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 $107,900, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Tennessee?

About 10.4% 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 18.8% 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 13,978 residents, a change of about 46 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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