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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Monroe Metro

Monroe, MI · 1 counties · 154,809 residents · 549.353 sq mi
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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,453. 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 is $167,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154,809
+6%since 2000
from 145,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+18%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
131K138K145K151K158K1990201020202024Monroe
2024156K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,453
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,743 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,202
+48%since 2000
from $22,458 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(135,369)
Black2.6%(4,036)
Hispanic / Latino4%(6,231)
Asian0.6%(952)
Other2.5%(3,892)
Diversity Score23.5%(36,305)
Segregation Score23.4%(36,284)
Diversity Score
23
+115%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 154,809 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, MI?

The typical household in Monroe, MI earns about $65,453 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 $167,400, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, MI?

About 21.0% 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 11.2% 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 21,209 residents, a change of about 16 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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