Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 11,226 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 94th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 10,970 and has seen a growth of 2.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 37.5 years
There are 8,516 adults, (2,104 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 5,569 (49.4%)
Male: 5,700 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 91.61% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,323 | 91.61% |
| Two or more races | 465 | 4.13% |
| Black or African American | 243 | 2.16% |
| Other race | 230 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.07% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $39,763. Household income levels show a median of $51,280. The poverty rate stands at 22.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,831 | - |
| Families | $60,915 | $74,526 |
| Households | $51,280 | $64,083 |
| Non Families | $33,537 | $39,431 |
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