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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Monroe Metro

Monroe, MI · 1 counties · 152,021 residents · 549.353 sq mi
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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,366. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
152,021
+4%since 2000
from 145,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
131K138K145K151K158K1990201020202024Monroe
2024156K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,366
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,743 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,520
+14%since 2000
from $22,458 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(137,391)
Black1.8%(2,686)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3,110)
Asian0.5%(674)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(15,887)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(140,609)
Black2.1%(3,144)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(4,667)
Asian0.6%(837)
Other2%(3,071)
Diversity Score18.3%(27,771)
Diversity Score
18
+68%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

MonroeCENTRAL20,076
What's inside

1 component county

Monroe CountyCENTRAL156,004
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, MI?

Monroe, MI has about 152,021 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, MI?

The typical household in Monroe, MI earns about $55,366 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 $161,800, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, MI?

About 17.0% 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 9.0% 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 18,421 residents, a change of about 14 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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