Monroe County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,269 | — | #2,403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,280 | -31.8% | #2,701 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,776 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,900 | -58.9% | #2,744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $657 | -43.5% | #2,916 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | +75.4% | #2,847 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 11,269, making it the #2,403 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $51,280, ranking #2,701 out of 3,222 counties — 31.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.1% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $115,900 (-58.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $657/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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94.0% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County, Kentucky has a total population of 11,269, making it the 2,403rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $51,280, which ranks #2,701 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $115,900, 58.9% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $657 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Monroe County, Kentucky 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.