Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 78,797 with a growth rate of -2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 39th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 73,226 and has seen a growth of 7.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.2 years
Female: 49.4 years
Male: 49.1 years
There are 69,029 adults, (20,247 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 39,675 (48.5%)
Male: 42,185 (51.5%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 69.88% White, 7.34% Black or African American, 4.71% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,200 | 69.88% |
| Two or more races | 13,735 | 16.78% |
| Black or African American | 6,012 | 7.34% |
| Other race | 3,853 | 4.71% |
| Asian | 929 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.04% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $48,516. Household income levels show a median of $87,738. The poverty rate stands at 10.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,348 | - |
| Families | $108,688 | $163,159 |
| Households | $87,738 | $136,503 |
| Non Families | $60,193 | $88,585 |
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