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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe Metro

Monroe, LA · 4 counties · 222,055 residents · 2,837.826 sq mi
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Monroe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,982. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $65,824. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

222,055
+3%since 1990
from 215,448 in 1990
1990 – 2025
78 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 76 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+8%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
214K218K221K225K229K1990201020202024Monroe
2024224K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,982
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,712 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,873
+61%since 1990
from $9,859 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,824
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,165 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$412
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
32.3% rent
2.2
−8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(143,306)
Black32.8%(70,570)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1,446)
Asian0.4%(885)
Diversity Score57.2%(123,214)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(139,667)
Black34.6%(76,905)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2,665)
Asian0.5%(1,083)
Diversity Score59.5%(132,157)
60
+4%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, LA?

Monroe, LA has about 222,055 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, LA?

The typical household in Monroe, LA earns about $29,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, LA expensive?

In Monroe, LA, the median home is worth about $65,824, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, LA?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, LA?

About 22.0% of people in Monroe, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,607 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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