Monroe County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 167,515 | — | #411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,565 | +11.2% | #465 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #918 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $267,600 | -5.1% | #797 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,393 | +19.8% | #324 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -15.2% | #948 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 167,515, making it the #411 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $83,565, ranking #465 out of 3,222 counties — 11.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $267,600 (-5.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,393/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.
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93.7% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Monroe County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 167,515, making it the 411th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $83,565, which ranks #465 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $267,600, 5.1% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $1,393 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.2 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (13.0%).
All data for Monroe County, Pennsylvania 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.