Monroe County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,208 | — | #1,076 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,467 | -7.6% | #1,237 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,219 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $210,000 | -25.5% | #1,305 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $914 | -21.4% | #1,356 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -6.9% | #1,201 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 46,208, making it the #1,076 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $69,467, ranking #1,237 out of 3,222 counties — 7.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $210,000 (-25.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $914/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.8%.
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91.1% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Monroe County, Wisconsin
Monroe County, Wisconsin has a total population of 46,208, making it the 1,076th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $69,467, which ranks #1,237 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $210,000, 25.5% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $914 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Monroe County, Wisconsin 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.