Monroe County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,747 | — | #1,373 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,866 | -31.0% | #2,671 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,595 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,800 | -57.1% | #2,659 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $768 | -34.0% | #2,352 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +43.2% | #2,461 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 33,747, making it the #1,373 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $51,866, ranking #2,671 out of 3,222 counties — 31.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $120,800 (-57.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $768/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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90.2% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Monroe County, Mississippi
Monroe County, Mississippi has a total population of 33,747, making it the 1,373rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $51,866, which ranks #2,671 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $120,800, 57.1% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $768 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Monroe County, Mississippi 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.