Monroe County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,036 | — | #1,338 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $102,880 | +36.9% | #147 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $282,100 | +0.1% | #722 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,042 | -10.4% | #866 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | -60.2% | #41 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 35,036, making it the #1,338 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $102,880, ranking #147 out of 3,222 counties — 36.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.0% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $282,100 (+0.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,042/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.7%.
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97.5% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% above the national rate.
About Monroe County, Illinois
Monroe County, Illinois has a total population of 35,036, making it the 1,338th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $102,880, which ranks #147 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $282,100, 0.1% above the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $1,042 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 38.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Monroe County, Illinois 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.