Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 50,122 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 34th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 44,610 and has seen a growth of 12.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.2 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 43.4 years
There are 37,903 adults, (10,627 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 24,030 (50.4%)
Male: 23,665 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 88.03% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,985 | 88.03% |
| Two or more races | 3,438 | 7.21% |
| Other race | 1,072 | 2.25% |
| Black or African American | 956 | 2% |
| Native American | 140 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.22% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $40,465. Household income levels show a median of $56,895. The poverty rate stands at 15.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,664 | - |
| Families | $75,796 | $83,513 |
| Households | $56,895 | $71,575 |
| Non Families | $27,439 | $44,151 |
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