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Monroe County

Wisconsin · 46,274 residents · 900.904 sq mi
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Monroe County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,274
+13%since 2000
from 40,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K41K44K47K1990201020202024Monroe County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,595
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,170 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,946
+76%since 2000
from $17,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(39,135)
Black0.4%(181)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(740)
Asian0.5%(195)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(2,776)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(40,608)
Black1.3%(620)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,560)
Asian0.8%(352)
Other2.5%(1,137)
Diversity Score23.9%(11,079)
Segregation Score14.2%(6,576)
Diversity Score
24
+253%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Wisconsin?

Monroe County, Wisconsin has about 46,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Wisconsin earns about $60,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Monroe County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $157,600, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Wisconsin?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Wisconsin?

About 9.8% of people in Monroe County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,641 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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