Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 167,540 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 20th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 169,852 and has seen a growth of -1.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.1 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 43.4 years
There are 135,474 adults, (32,781 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 83,561 (49.9%)
Male: 83,954 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 63.67% White, 13.91% Black or African American, 7.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106,651 | 63.67% |
| Black or African American | 23,309 | 13.91% |
| Two or more races | 20,893 | 12.47% |
| Other race | 11,853 | 7.08% |
| Asian | 4,388 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 366 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.03% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $48,346. Household income levels show a median of $83,565. The poverty rate stands at 10.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,477 | - |
| Families | $98,417 | $117,101 |
| Households | $83,565 | $102,906 |
| Non Families | $46,669 | $62,974 |
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