Monroe County, Ohio
Located in Ohio, Monroe County has a population of 13,227 residents and a median age of 46.3 years, making it the #2,273 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.2%. The median home value is $142,700, and the median household income is $60,134, which is 20% below the national median.
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 13,227, making it the #2,273 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Monroe County is $60,134, ranking #2,072 out of 3,222 counties — 20.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Monroe County is $142,700 (-49.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $672/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Monroe County, 12.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 64.2% below the national average, ranking #3,100 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Monroe County is 73.6 years. 22.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
24.3% of adults in Monroe County smoke , 43.0% are obese , and 20.4% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 25.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.1 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
22.1% of children in Monroe County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 19.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Monroe County is 65.2%. The mean commute time is 36.4 min, which is 32.0% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Monroe County voted Republican with a margin of 59.7%. The vote was 19.7% Dem / 79.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Monroe County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio has a total population of 13,227, making it the 2,273rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $60,134, which ranks #2,072 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $142,700, 49.4% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $672 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.4 min.
Monroe County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Monroe County, Ohio 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.