Monroe County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 155,505 | — | #448 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,335 | +2.9% | #709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $228,900 | -18.8% | #1,094 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,059 | -8.9% | #820 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | -16.4% | #909 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.6% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
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.