Monroe County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81,860 | — | #715 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,738 | +16.8% | #357 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.2 years | +26.5% | #267 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $780,600 | +176.9% | #36 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,999 | +71.9% | #47 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.5% | #939 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 81,860, making it the #715 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $87,738, ranking #357 out of 3,222 counties — 16.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $780,600 (+176.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,999/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.8%.
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87.2% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% below the national rate.
About Monroe County, Florida
Monroe County, Florida has a total population of 81,860, making it the 715th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $87,738, which ranks #357 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $780,600, 176.9% above the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $1,999 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 38.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.8%).
All data for Monroe County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.