Monroe County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,695 | — | #1,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,895 | -24.3% | #2,337 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.2 years | +16.2% | #719 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $227,500 | -19.3% | #1,108 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $714 | -38.6% | #2,680 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +22.7% | #2,035 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 47,695, making it the #1,047 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.2 years, which is 16.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $56,895, ranking #2,337 out of 3,222 counties — 24.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $227,500 (-19.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $714/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.2%.
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88.3% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% below the national rate.
About Monroe County, Tennessee
Monroe County, Tennessee has a total population of 47,695, making it the 1,047th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 45.2 years, which is 16.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $56,895, which ranks #2,337 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $227,500, 19.3% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $714 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.0 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%).
All data for Monroe County, Tennessee 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.