Monroe County, New York
NY · FIPS 36055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 753,753 | — | #87 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,382 | +1.6% | #755 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,238 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $213,700 | -24.2% | #1,265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,173 | +0.9% | #581 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +8.3% | #1,670 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 753,753, making it the #87 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $76,382, ranking #755 out of 3,222 counties — 1.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $213,700 (-24.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,173/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.7%.
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96.9% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Monroe County, New York
Monroe County, New York has a total population of 753,753, making it the 87th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $76,382, which ranks #755 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $213,700, 24.2% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $1,173 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 41.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%).
All data for Monroe County, New York 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.