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
97th
Median Household Income $76,382 +1.6% #755 / 3,222
77th
Median Age 39.6 years +1.8% #2,238 / 3,222
31th
Median Home Value $213,700 -24.2% #1,265 / 3,222
61th
Median Gross Rent $1,173 +0.9% #581 / 3,222
82th
Poverty Rate 13.6% +8.3% #1,670 / 3,222
48th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.1%
Native Born
7.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$76,382 +1.6% vs nat'l
Rank #755 of 3,222
77th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,107 +6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #470 of 3,222
85th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.6% +8.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,670 of 3,222
48th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.9% −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,976 of 3,222
39th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.5% +23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #240 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.0 min −20.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,541 of 3,222
21th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$213,700 −24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,265 of 3,222
61th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,173 +0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #581 of 3,222
82th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.7% −1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,824 of 3,222
12th percentile
63.7% Homeownership

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Health

96.9% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.

96.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.9% +5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #91 of 3,222
97th percentile

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.