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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe Metro

Monroe, MI · 1 counties · 145,945 residents · 549.353 sq mi
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Monroe is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,743. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $126,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

145,945
+9%since 1990
from 133,600 in 1990
1990 – 2025
266 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 243 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+11%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
131K138K145K151K158K1990201020202024Monroe
2024156K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,743
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,462 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,458
+62%since 1990
from $13,893 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$126,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$549
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $423 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
19.0% rent
2.4
+30%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(129,595)
Black1.7%(2,271)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2,028)
Asian0.3%(389)
Diversity Score10.8%(14,425)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(137,391)
Black1.8%(2,686)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3,110)
Asian0.5%(674)
Diversity Score10.9%(15,887)
11
+1%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Monroe, MI?

Monroe, MI has about 145,945 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, MI?

The typical household in Monroe, MI earns about $51,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, MI expensive?

In Monroe, MI, the median home is worth about $126,600, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, MI?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, MI?

About 7.0% of people in Monroe, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,345 residents, a change of about 9 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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