Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 33,183 with a growth rate of -0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 23rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 36,913 and has seen a growth of -10.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 26,196 adults, (6,893 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 17,658 (52.3%)
Male: 16,089 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 67.08% White, 29.73% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,638 | 67.08% |
| Black or African American | 10,034 | 29.73% |
| Two or more races | 754 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 109 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.05% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $44,000. Household income levels show a median of $51,866. The poverty rate stands at 18.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,885 | - |
| Families | $65,836 | $85,118 |
| Households | $51,866 | $70,112 |
| Non Families | $24,301 | $35,125 |
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