Monroe County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Monroe County has a population of 11,269 residents and a median age of 41.1 years, making it the #2,403 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 22.1%. The median home value is $115,900, and the median household income is $51,280, which is 32% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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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Education
In Monroe County, 16.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 52.5% below the national average, ranking #2,669 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Monroe County is 72.3 years. 24.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.2% of adults in Monroe County smoke , 39.4% are obese , and 14.9% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 23.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
29.6% of children in Monroe County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 44.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Monroe County is 66.0%. The mean commute time is 27.1 min, which is 1.8% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Monroe County voted Republican with a margin of 77.2%. The vote was 10.9% Dem / 88.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.7 toward Republicans .
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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.