Monroe County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 140,965 | — | #475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,868 | -12.4% | #1,558 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.2 years | -19.8% | #3,155 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $285,200 | +1.2% | #701 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,193 | +2.6% | #548 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | +56.2% | #2,642 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 140,965, making it the #475 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.2 years, which is 19.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $65,868, ranking #1,558 out of 3,222 counties — 12.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.7% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $285,200 (+1.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,193/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.0%.
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94.7% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Monroe County, Indiana
Monroe County, Indiana has a total population of 140,965, making it the 475th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 31.2 years, which is 19.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $65,868, which ranks #1,558 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $285,200, 1.2% above the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $1,193 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 49.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.7% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Monroe County, Indiana 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.