Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 750,718 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 9th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 744,589 and has seen a growth of 0.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 38.3 years
There are 600,578 adults, (141,504 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 388,062 (51.5%)
Male: 365,691 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 69.64% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 3.89% Asian, 3.82% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 524,918 | 69.64% |
| Black or African American | 107,052 | 14.2% |
| Two or more races | 62,073 | 8.24% |
| Asian | 29,319 | 3.89% |
| Other race | 28,805 | 3.82% |
| Native American | 1,232 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 354 | 0.05% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $54,129. Household income levels show a median of $76,382. The poverty rate stands at 13.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $127,074 | $153,262 |
| Families | $102,166 | $127,820 |
| Households | $76,382 | $102,656 |
| Non Families | $47,390 | $63,441 |
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