Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 143,858 with a growth rate of 0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 12th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 138,574 and has seen a growth of 3.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 31.2 years
Female: 32.7 years
Male: 30.2 years
There are 118,836 adults, (20,647 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 70,623 (50.1%)
Male: 70,342 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 82% White, 6.84% Asian, 3.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115,589 | 82% |
| Asian | 9,644 | 6.84% |
| Two or more races | 8,875 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4,988 | 3.54% |
| Other race | 1,625 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 219 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.02% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $48,924. Household income levels show a median of $65,868. The poverty rate stands at 19.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,926 | $146,080 |
| Families | $100,007 | $126,627 |
| Households | $65,868 | $91,421 |
| Non Families | $37,439 | $54,995 |
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