Monroe County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13207 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,664 | — | #1,485 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,183 | +10.7% | #478 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,553 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $271,200 | -3.8% | #778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $943 | -18.9% | #1,202 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.2% | #1,359 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 29,664, making it the #1,485 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $83,183, ranking #478 out of 3,222 counties — 10.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $271,200 (-3.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $943/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.8%.
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90.6% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Monroe County, Georgia
Monroe County, Georgia has a total population of 29,664, making it the 1,485th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $83,183, which ranks #478 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $271,200, 3.8% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $943 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Monroe County, Georgia 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.