Monroe County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 155,505 #448 / 3,222
86th
Median Household Income $77,335 +2.9% #709 / 3,222
78th
Median Age 42.8 years +10.0% #1,274 / 3,222
60th
Median Home Value $228,900 -18.8% #1,094 / 3,222
66th
Median Gross Rent $1,059 -8.9% #820 / 3,222
75th
Poverty Rate 10.5% -16.4% #909 / 3,222
72th

Demographics

Monroe County has a population of 155,505, making it the #448 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Monroe County is $77,335, ranking #709 out of 3,222 counties — 2.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.

Median Household Income
$77,335 +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #709 of 3,222
78th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,470 −1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #770 of 3,222
76th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.5% −16.4% vs nat'l
Rank #909 of 3,222
72th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,097 of 3,222
35th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3% −31.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,471 of 3,222
54th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.8 min +4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,089 of 3,222
66th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Monroe County is $228,900 (-18.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,059/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.7%.

Median Home Value
$228,900 −18.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,094 of 3,222
66th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,059 −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #820 of 3,222
75th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.7% +26.9% vs nat'l
Rank #396 of 3,222
88th percentile
81.7% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #139 of 3,222
96th percentile

About Monroe County, Michigan

Monroe County, Michigan has a total population of 155,505, making it the 448th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Monroe County is $77,335, which ranks #709 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.

The median home value in Monroe County is $228,900, 18.8% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $1,059 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Monroe County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.

Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.4%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).

All data for Monroe County, Michigan 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.