Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 156,138 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 15th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 151,936 and has seen a growth of 2.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 122,983 adults, (30,930 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 78,001 (50.2%)
Male: 77,504 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 89.98% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139,931 | 89.98% |
| Two or more races | 9,740 | 6.26% |
| Black or African American | 3,386 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 1,635 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 623 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.02% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $54,253. Household income levels show a median of $77,335. The poverty rate stands at 10.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,868 | $127,332 |
| Families | $95,770 | $115,809 |
| Households | $77,335 | $98,107 |
| Non Families | $46,155 | $61,532 |
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