Monroe County, IN
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Monroe County Overview
140,065
TOTAL POPULATION
69,953
MALE POPULATION
70,112
FEMALE POPULATION
99.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,750
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,192
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,308
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,630
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
75,058
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Monroe County Area Codes
Race in Monroe County
The most populous races in Monroe County are White / Caucasian (118,231 | 84.4%), Asian (9,237 | 6.6%), and Two or more Races (6,361 | 4.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 9,237 | 6.6% |
| Black / African American | 5,102 | 3.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 1 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,286 | 3.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 193 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 118,231 | 84.4% |
| Two or more Races | 6,361 | 4.5% |
| Some other Race | 940 | 0.7% |
| Total | 140,065 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Monroe County
The most populous ancestries reported in Monroe County are German (24,929 | 17.8%), English (18,158 | 13.0%), Irish (16,126 | 11.5%), American (8,790 | 6.3%), and Italian (4,508 | 3.2%), together accounting for 51.8% of all Monroe County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 109 | 0.1% |
| African | 171 | 0.1% |
| Albanian | 39 | 0.0% |
| American | 8,790 | 6.3% |
| Apache | 6 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 717 | 0.5% |
| Argentinean | 64 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 16 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 240 | 0.2% |
| Basque | 7 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 159 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 595 | 0.4% |
| Blackfeet | 8 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 33 | 0.0% |
| British | 1,044 | 0.7% |
| Bulgarian | 19 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 1,413 | 1.0% |
| Cambodian | 53 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 105 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 380 | 0.3% |
| Central American Indian | 67 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 343 | 0.2% |
| Chilean | 67 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 9 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 141 | 0.1% |
| Costa Rican | 40 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 7 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 228 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 214 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 414 | 0.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 126 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 390 | 0.3% |
| Delaware | 6 | 0.0% |
| Dominican | 46 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 2,594 | 1.8% |
| Dutch West Indian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Eastern European | 335 | 0.2% |
| Egyptian | 161 | 0.1% |
| English | 18,158 | 13.0% |
| Estonian | 26 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopian | 65 | 0.1% |
| European | 4,484 | 3.2% |
| Filipino | 246 | 0.2% |
| Finnish | 519 | 0.4% |
| French | 2,384 | 1.7% |
| French Canadian | 156 | 0.1% |
| German | 24,929 | 17.8% |
| Ghanaian | 71 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 391 | 0.3% |
| Guatemalan | 76 | 0.1% |
| Guyanese | 12 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 158 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 56 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 464 | 0.3% |
| Icelander | 30 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 3,871 | 2.8% |
| Indonesian | 34 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 356 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 16,126 | 11.5% |
| Iroquois | 34 | 0.0% |
| Israeli | 77 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 4,508 | 3.2% |
| Jamaican | 61 | 0.0% |
| Jordanian | 28 | 0.0% |
| Kenyan | 75 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 1,251 | 0.9% |
| Latvian | 28 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 65 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 310 | 0.2% |
| Macedonian | 54 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Marshallese | 15 | 0.0% |
| Menominee | 5 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 2,580 | 1.8% |
| Mexican American Indian | 103 | 0.1% |
| Mongolian | 185 | 0.1% |
| Moroccan | 9 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 125 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 68 | 0.1% |
| New Zealander | 13 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 31 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 134 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 264 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 1,057 | 0.7% |
| Okinawan | 75 | 0.1% |
| Osage | 5 | 0.0% |
| Ottawa | 9 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 66 | 0.1% |
| Palestinian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Panamanian | 36 | 0.0% |
| Paraguayan | 36 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 15 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 84 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 4,336 | 3.1% |
| Portuguese | 143 | 0.1% |
| Potawatomi | 2 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 614 | 0.4% |
| Puget Sound Salish | 21 | 0.0% |
| Romanian | 91 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 982 | 0.7% |
| Salvadoran | 136 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 703 | 0.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 1,479 | 1.1% |
| Scottish | 4,376 | 3.1% |
| Serbian | 261 | 0.2% |
| Shoshone | 6 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 9 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 148 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 252 | 0.2% |
| Slovene | 108 | 0.1% |
| South African | 12 | 0.0% |
| South American | 617 | 0.4% |
| South American Indian | 60 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 173 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 180 | 0.1% |
| Spanish American Indian | 19 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 393 | 0.3% |
| Subsaharan African | 654 | 0.5% |
| Sudanese | 14 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 1,249 | 0.9% |
| Swiss | 461 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 2,273 | 1.6% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 10 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 99 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 386 | 0.3% |
| Uruguayan | 13 | 0.0% |
| Venezuelan | 212 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 1,205 | 0.9% |
| West Indian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 46 | 0.0% | View All 131 Rows |
Immigrants in Monroe County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Monroe County came from Asia (7,379 | 5.3%), Eastern Asia (3,844 | 2.7%), China (2,702 | 1.9%), South Central Asia (2,020 | 1.4%), and Europe (1,780 | 1.3%), together accounting for 12.7% of all Monroe County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 61 | 0.0% |
| Africa | 379 | 0.3% |
| Albania | 15 | 0.0% |
| Argentina | 26 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 7,379 | 5.3% |
| Austria | 26 | 0.0% |
| Belgium | 31 | 0.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 69 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 19 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 217 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 91 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 912 | 0.6% |
| Chile | 36 | 0.0% |
| China | 2,702 | 1.9% |
| Colombia | 50 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 9 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 5 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakia | 8 | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 52 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 69 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3,844 | 2.7% |
| Eastern Europe | 667 | 0.5% |
| Egypt | 46 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 32 | 0.0% |
| England | 15 | 0.0% |
| Eritrea | 12 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 29 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 1,780 | 1.3% |
| France | 45 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 445 | 0.3% |
| Ghana | 25 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 58 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 86 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 31 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 156 | 0.1% |
| Hungary | 33 | 0.0% |
| India | 1,394 | 1.0% |
| Indonesia | 13 | 0.0% |
| Iran | 152 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 49 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 58 | 0.0% |
| Israel | 52 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 40 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 211 | 0.2% |
| Kenya | 19 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 878 | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | 48 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 1,399 | 1.0% |
| Latvia | 7 | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | 181 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 778 | 0.6% |
| Micronesia | 15 | 0.0% |
| Middle Africa | 59 | 0.0% |
| Moldova | 14 | 0.0% |
| Nepal | 252 | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | 88 | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | 39 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 46 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 331 | 0.2% |
| Norway | 1 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 15 | 0.0% |
| Pakistan | 51 | 0.0% |
| Panama | 4 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 29 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 569 | 0.4% |
| Poland | 93 | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 25 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 52 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 201 | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 161 | 0.1% |
| Scotland | 6 | 0.0% |
| Senegal | 79 | 0.1% |
| Serbia | 54 | 0.0% |
| Sierra Leone | 16 | 0.0% |
| Singapore | 94 | 0.1% |
| South Africa | 46 | 0.0% |
| South America | 396 | 0.3% |
| South Central Asia | 2,020 | 1.4% |
| South Eastern Asia | 1,156 | 0.8% |
| Southern Europe | 140 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 75 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | 46 | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | 7 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 325 | 0.2% |
| Thailand | 36 | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 10 | 0.0% |
| Uganda | 9 | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | 144 | 0.1% |
| Uruguay | 7 | 0.0% |
| Uzbekistan | 23 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 152 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 246 | 0.2% |
| Western Africa | 159 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 359 | 0.3% |
| Western Europe | 642 | 0.5% | View All 96 Rows |
Sex and Age in Monroe County
Sex and Age in Monroe County
The most populous age groups in Monroe County are 20 to 24 Years (10,912 | 15.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (10,987 | 15.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3,012 (4.3%) | 2,921 (4.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 3,214 (4.6%) | 2,900 (4.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 3,227 (4.6%) | 2,927 (4.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 8,813 (12.6%) | 8,659 (12.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 10,912 (15.6%) | 10,987 (15.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 5,825 (8.3%) | 5,106 (7.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 4,600 (6.6%) | 4,080 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 4,327 (6.2%) | 4,298 (6.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 3,469 (5.0%) | 3,321 (4.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 3,312 (4.7%) | 3,108 (4.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 3,602 (5.1%) | 3,541 (5.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 3,574 (5.1%) | 3,789 (5.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 3,549 (5.1%) | 3,668 (5.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 2,815 (4.0%) | 3,133 (4.5%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,574 (3.7%) | 2,940 (4.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,384 (2.0%) | 2,004 (2.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 818 (1.2%) | 1,331 (1.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 926 (1.3%) | 1,399 (2.0%) |
| Total | 69,953 (100.0%) | 70,112 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Monroe County
Median Family Size in Monroe County
The median family size in Monroe County is 2.79 persons per family, with married-couple families (22,149 | 76.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,882 | 6.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 22,149 (76.1%) | 2.84 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,882 (6.5%) | 2.42 |
| Single Female/Mother | 5,080 (17.4%) | 2.69 |
| Total Families | 29,111 (100.0%) | 2.79 |
Median Household Size in Monroe County
The median household size in Monroe County is 2.18 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,882 | 3.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.01 persons per household. non-family households (28,355 | 49.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.45 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 22,149 (38.5%) | 2.87 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,882 (3.3%) | 3.01 |
| Single Female/Mother | 5,080 (8.8%) | 2.97 |
| Non-family | 28,355 (49.3%) | 1.45 |
| Total Households | 57,466 (100.0%) | 2.18 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Monroe County
Out of a total of 57,466 households in Monroe County, 29,111 (50.7%) are family households, while 28,355 (49.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 14,306, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 19,738.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 19,738 (34.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 14,306 (24.9%) | 5,467 (9.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 6,381 (11.1%) | 1,818 (3.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 5,386 (9.4%) | 803 (1.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,869 (3.3%) | 497 (0.9%) |
| 6-Person Households | 796 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 373 (0.6%) | 32 (0.1%) |
| Total | 29,111 (50.7%) | 28,355 (49.3%) |
Female Fertility in Monroe County
Fertility by Age in Monroe County
Average fertility rate in Monroe County is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 848 (77.7%) | 42.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 244 (22.3%) | 21.0 |
| Total | 1,092 (100.0%) | 27.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Monroe County
70.4% of women with births (1,092) in Monroe County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 4.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 536 (63.2%) | 312 (36.8%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 233 (95.5%) | 11 (4.5%) |
| Total | 769 (70.4%) | 323 (29.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Monroe County
Average fertility rate in Monroe County is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 57.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.7% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 75 (6.9%) | 22.0 |
| High School Diploma | 119 (10.9%) | 19.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 390 (35.7%) | 24.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 189 (17.3%) | 21.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 319 (29.2%) | 57.0 |
| Total | 1,092 (100.0%) | 27.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Monroe County
29.6% of women with births in Monroe County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 81.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 14 (18.7%) | 61 (81.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 41 (34.4%) | 78 (65.5%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 251 (64.4%) | 139 (35.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 144 (76.2%) | 45 (23.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 319 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 769 (70.4%) | 323 (29.6%) |
Income in Monroe County
Income Overview in Monroe County
Per Capita Income in Monroe County is $34,750, while median incomes of families and households are $92,192 and $60,308 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 140,065 | $34,750 |
| Median Family Income | 29,111 | $92,192 |
| Mean Family Income | 29,111 | $113,644 |
| Median Household Income | 57,466 | $60,308 |
| Mean Household Income | 57,466 | $82,332 |
| Income Deficit | 29,111 | $10,630 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 140,065 | 22.27% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 140,065 | 77.73¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 140,065 | 0.48 |
Earnings by Sex in Monroe County
Average Earnings in Monroe County are $28,161, $31,523 for men and $24,502 for women, a difference of 22.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 45,444 (52.4%) | $31,523 |
| Female | 41,353 (47.6%) | $24,502 |
| Total | 86,797 (100.0%) | $28,161 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Monroe County
The most common earnings brackets in Monroe County are $100,000+ for men (5,784 | 12.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (5,355 | 13.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 4,350 (9.6%) | 5,355 (13.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 2,986 (6.6%) | 3,506 (8.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 3,130 (6.9%) | 2,460 (5.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 1,307 (2.9%) | 1,723 (4.2%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 1,681 (3.7%) | 1,853 (4.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 1,534 (3.4%) | 1,174 (2.8%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 1,195 (2.6%) | 1,614 (3.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 1,032 (2.3%) | 738 (1.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 1,312 (2.9%) | 1,129 (2.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 1,193 (2.6%) | 1,404 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 2,427 (5.3%) | 2,298 (5.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 1,883 (4.1%) | 1,920 (4.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,773 (3.9%) | 2,109 (5.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,900 (4.2%) | 1,864 (4.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,636 (3.6%) | 2,241 (5.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 1,701 (3.7%) | 1,549 (3.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 2,680 (5.9%) | 2,470 (6.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 2,176 (4.8%) | 1,759 (4.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,764 (8.3%) | 2,213 (5.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 5,784 (12.7%) | 1,974 (4.8%) |
| Total | 45,444 (100.0%) | 41,353 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Monroe County
Average earnings in Monroe County are $49,610 for men and $39,786 for women, a difference of 19.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,239, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,414. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,289, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,649.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $32,414 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $39,422 | $27,649 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,321 | $34,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,732 | $45,373 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,239 | $55,289 |
| Total | $49,610 | $39,786 |
Family Income in Monroe County
Family Income Brackets in Monroe County
According to the Monroe County family income data, there are 6,928 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 757 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 961 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 757 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,368 | 4.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,164 | 4.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,096 | 7.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,716 | 16.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,600 | 15.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,928 | 23.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,173 | 10.9% |
| $200,000+ | 3,348 | 11.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Monroe County
7+ person families (314 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Monroe County with $119,412 per family, while 2-person families (15,343 | 52.7%) have the highest median income of $41,760 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 15,343 (52.7%) | $83,521 |
| 3-Person Families | 6,277 (21.6%) | $91,023 |
| 4-Person Families | 5,075 (17.4%) | $118,291 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,536 (5.3%) | $112,347 |
| 6-Person Families | 566 (1.9%) | $103,194 |
| 7+ Person Families | 314 (1.1%) | $119,412 |
| Total | 29,111 (100.0%) | $92,192 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Monroe County
The median family income in Monroe County is $92,192, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,725) having the highest median family income of $136,384, while families with 1 earner (8,443) have the lowest median family income of $62,966, accounting for 9.4% and 29.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 4,134 (14.2%) | $65,244 |
| 1 Earner | 8,443 (29.0%) | $62,966 |
| 2 Earners | 13,809 (47.4%) | $112,360 |
| 3+ Earners | 2,725 (9.4%) | $136,384 |
| Total | 29,111 (100.0%) | $92,192 |
Household Income in Monroe County
Household Income Brackets in Monroe County
With 9,712 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Monroe County, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 3,103 households (5.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 5,114 | 8.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,103 | 5.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,057 | 8.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,712 | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,034 | 10.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9,712 | 16.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7,183 | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8,792 | 15.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,850 | 6.7% |
| $200,000+ | 3,908 | 6.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Monroe County
The median household income in Monroe County is $60,308, with the highest median household income of $85,044 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 16,650 households (29.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $20,560, with 9,065 households (15.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 9,065 (15.8%) | $20,560 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 19,476 (33.9%) | $66,728 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 16,650 (29.0%) | $85,044 |
| 65+ Years | 12,275 (21.4%) | $66,708 |
| Total | 57,466 (100.0%) | $60,308 |
Poverty in Monroe County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Monroe County
With 20.2% poverty level for males and 21.2% for females among the residents of Monroe County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6,925 males (59.9%) and 6,398 females (58.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 460 (16.1%) | 502 (17.9%) |
| 5 Years | 46 (7.6%) | 119 (19.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 495 (13.2%) | 558 (16.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 264 (13.5%) | 198 (11.7%) |
| 15 Years | 123 (16.7%) | 142 (22.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 210 (18.0%) | 87 (7.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 6,925 (59.9%) | 6,398 (58.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,672 (16.5%) | 1,735 (19.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 569 (7.4%) | 944 (12.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 631 (9.2%) | 1,102 (16.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 836 (11.9%) | 988 (13.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 351 (6.6%) | 288 (4.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 66 (2.2%) | 182 (4.1%) |
| Total | 12,648 (20.2%) | 13,243 (21.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Monroe County
According to the poverty statistics in Monroe County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.8% of males and 95.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,402 (83.9%) | 2,295 (82.1%) |
| 5 Years | 555 (92.3%) | 487 (80.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 3,243 (86.8%) | 2,817 (83.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,690 (86.5%) | 1,492 (88.3%) |
| 15 Years | 612 (83.3%) | 505 (78.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 955 (82.0%) | 1,133 (92.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 4,638 (40.1%) | 4,631 (42.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 8,479 (83.5%) | 7,331 (80.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,110 (92.6%) | 6,611 (87.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,227 (90.8%) | 5,542 (83.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,189 (88.1%) | 6,419 (86.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,944 (93.4%) | 5,725 (95.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,926 (97.8%) | 4,283 (95.9%) |
| Total | 49,970 (79.8%) | 49,271 (78.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Monroe County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Monroe County show that 3.0% or 673 of the total 22,149 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 7.5%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 151 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 13,658 (97.0%) | 422 (3.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6,513 (97.7%) | 151 (2.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,145 (92.9%) | 87 (7.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 160 (92.5%) | 13 (7.5%) |
| Total | 21,476 (97.0%) | 673 (3.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Monroe County
According to the poverty data in Monroe County, 36.4% or 686 single-father households and 29.3% or 1,487 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (41.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 128 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 302 (34.4%) | 356 (18.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 331 (37.8%) | 872 (33.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 53 (41.4%) | 131 (38.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 128 (100.0%) |
| Total | 686 (36.4%) | 1,487 (29.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Monroe County
The poverty data for Monroe County shows that 673 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 2,173 of the single-parent households (31.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (7.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 128 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 422 (3.0%) | 658 (23.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 151 (2.3%) | 1,203 (34.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 87 (7.1%) | 184 (38.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 13 (7.5%) | 128 (100.0%) |
| Total | 673 (3.0%) | 2,173 (31.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Monroe County
Employment by Class of Employer in Monroe County
Among the 68,299 employed individuals in Monroe County, private company employees (37,610 | 55.1%), state government employees (10,002 | 14.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (8,093 | 11.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 37,610 | 55.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 2,051 | 3.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 3,392 | 5.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 8,093 | 11.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 4,207 | 6.2% |
| State Government Employees | 10,002 | 14.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 2,840 | 4.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 104 | 0.2% |
| Total | 68,299 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Monroe County
According to the labor force statistics for Monroe County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (120,479), 62.3% or 75,058 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 4,353 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.5% or 13,488 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.4% or 850 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 5,180 (32.2%) | 850 (16.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 13,862 (63.3%) | 1,206 (8.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 9,423 (86.2%) | 264 (2.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 7,439 (85.7%) | 320 (4.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 13,488 (87.5%) | 620 (4.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 11,461 (84.5%) | 653 (5.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 5,751 (78.1%) | 265 (4.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 4,503 (62.4%) | 36 (0.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,164 (27.6%) | 149 (4.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 763 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 75,058 (62.3%) | 4,353 (5.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Monroe County
According to labor force statistics for Monroe County, 82.4% of individuals (52,051) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (63,169) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 2,134 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.9% or 27,703 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.2% or 316 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,840 (63.4%) | 499 (17.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 9,186 (76.0%) | 907 (7.5%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 13,330 (80.0%) | 800 (4.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 27,703 (87.9%) | 567 (1.8%) |
| Total | 52,051 (82.4%) | 2,590 (4.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Monroe County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Monroe County are Community & Social Service (12,960 | 18.4%), Education Instruction & Library (8,385 | 11.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,749 | 9.6%), Management (6,678 | 9.5%), and Business & Financial (3,928 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Monroe County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.6%), Computers & Mathematics (74.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.3%), Health Technologists (75.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (71.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 3,751 (56.2%) | 2,927 (43.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 1,811 (46.1%) | 2,117 (53.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 4,832 (71.6%) | 1,917 (28.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 2,255 (74.6%) | 767 (25.4%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 1,788 (81.6%) | 403 (18.4%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 789 (51.4%) | 747 (48.6%) |
| Community & Social Service | 5,337 (41.2%) | 7,623 (58.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 600 (28.8%) | 1,482 (71.2%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 251 (58.4%) | 179 (41.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 3,519 (42.0%) | 4,866 (58.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 967 (46.9%) | 1,096 (53.1%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 824 (23.7%) | 2,649 (76.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 640 (24.8%) | 1,941 (75.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 16,555 (49.0%) | 17,233 (51.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,842 (52.2%) | 33,759 (47.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Monroe County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,432 | 7.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,478 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (2,065 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (1,928 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (1,152 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Monroe County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.6%), Security & Protection (84.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (84.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.2%), Personal Care & Service (72.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 451 (21.8%) | 1,614 (78.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 973 (84.5%) | 179 (15.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 605 (84.4%) | 112 (15.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 368 (84.6%) | 67 (15.4%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 2,798 (51.5%) | 2,634 (48.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 1,604 (64.7%) | 874 (35.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 524 (27.2%) | 1,404 (72.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,350 (48.6%) | 6,705 (51.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,842 (52.2%) | 33,759 (47.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Monroe County are Office & Administration (6,484 | 9.2%), and Sales & Related (5,456 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 2,494 (45.7%) | 2,962 (54.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 2,392 (36.9%) | 4,092 (63.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,886 (40.9%) | 7,054 (59.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,842 (52.2%) | 33,759 (47.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Monroe County are Construction & Extraction (2,297 | 3.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,647 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (89 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 75 (84.3%) | 14 (15.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,227 (97.0%) | 70 (3.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,563 (94.9%) | 84 (5.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,865 (95.8%) | 168 (4.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,842 (52.2%) | 33,759 (47.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Monroe County are Production (4,070 | 5.8%), Material Moving (1,957 | 2.8%), and Transportation (1,758 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 2,368 (58.2%) | 1,702 (41.8%) |
| Transportation | 1,411 (80.3%) | 347 (19.7%) |
| Material Moving | 1,407 (71.9%) | 550 (28.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 5,186 (66.6%) | 2,599 (33.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 36,842 (52.2%) | 33,759 (47.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Monroe County
Employment Industries in Monroe County
The major employment industries in Monroe County include Educational Services (16,792 | 23.8%), Manufacturing (8,002 | 11.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,973 | 11.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (6,265 | 8.9%), and Retail Trade (6,052 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Monroe County
The Monroe County industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (77.1%), and Utilities (76.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), and Finance & Insurance (56.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 151 (75.9%) | 48 (24.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 34 (58.6%) | 24 (41.4%) |
| Construction | 2,947 (89.4%) | 349 (10.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 4,742 (59.3%) | 3,260 (40.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 668 (74.7%) | 226 (25.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 3,337 (55.1%) | 2,715 (44.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,837 (77.1%) | 547 (22.9%) |
| Utilities | 158 (76.0%) | 50 (24.0%) |
| Information | 774 (55.6%) | 618 (44.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 823 (43.7%) | 1,061 (56.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 736 (55.0%) | 602 (45.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 2,155 (57.3%) | 1,606 (42.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 1,214 (67.6%) | 581 (32.4%) |
| Educational Services | 7,387 (44.0%) | 9,405 (56.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,959 (24.6%) | 6,014 (75.4%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 921 (48.1%) | 992 (51.9%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 3,253 (51.9%) | 3,012 (48.1%) |
| Public Administration | 2,400 (67.5%) | 1,153 (32.5%) |
| Total | 36,842 (52.2%) | 33,759 (47.8%) |
Education in Monroe County
School Enrollment in Monroe County
The most common levels of schooling among the 53,432 students in Monroe County are college / undergraduate (28,656 | 53.6%), graduate / professional (7,196 | 13.5%), and high school (5,013 | 9.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,767 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 1,215 | 2.3% |
| Elementary School | 4,727 | 8.8% |
| Middle School | 4,858 | 9.1% |
| High School | 5,013 | 9.4% |
| College / Undergraduate | 28,656 | 53.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 7,196 | 13.5% |
| Total | 53,432 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Monroe County
Out of a total of 53,432 students who are enrolled in schools in Monroe County, 4,061 (7.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 49,371 (92.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 674 (48.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12,611 (98.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 727 (51.9%) | 674 (48.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 4,359 (78.6%) | 1,184 (21.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,325 (87.0%) | 794 (13.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,452 (91.3%) | 329 (8.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 12,611 (98.8%) | 154 (1.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 16,440 (97.8%) | 379 (2.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 4,329 (95.9%) | 183 (4.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 2,151 (86.3%) | 341 (13.7%) |
| Total | 49,371 (92.4%) | 4,061 (7.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Monroe County
Education (4,668 | 10.5%), business (4,655 | 10.5%), social sciences (4,629 | 10.4%), literature & languages (3,545 | 8.0%), and liberal arts & history (3,448 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 44,375 individuals in Monroe County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 2,465 | 5.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 2,704 | 6.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 1,614 | 3.6% |
| Psychology | 2,444 | 5.5% |
| Social Sciences | 4,629 | 10.4% |
| Engineering | 2,940 | 6.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 429 | 1.0% |
| Science & Technology | 3,363 | 7.6% |
| Business | 4,655 | 10.5% |
| Education | 4,668 | 10.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 3,545 | 8.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 3,448 | 7.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 2,932 | 6.6% |
| Communications | 1,929 | 4.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 2,610 | 5.9% |
| Total | 44,375 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Monroe County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Monroe County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Monroe County are males with 2 vehicles (13,398, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (12,212, making up 43.8%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 1,433 (4.2%) | 1,021 (3.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 8,454 (24.7%) | 9,005 (29.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 13,398 (39.1%) | 12,212 (39.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 6,884 (20.1%) | 5,071 (16.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 2,177 (6.4%) | 1,727 (5.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1,918 (5.6%) | 1,567 (5.1%) |
| Total | 34,264 (100.0%) | 30,603 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Monroe County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Monroe County are 15 to 19 minutes (13,578 commuters, 22.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (12,596 commuters, 21.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (8,565 commuters, 14.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,711 | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 8,278 | 14.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 12,596 | 21.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 13,578 | 22.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 8,565 | 14.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 3,078 | 5.2% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 4,522 | 7.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,420 | 2.4% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 955 | 1.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,313 | 2.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 2,127 | 3.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 1,138 | 1.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Monroe County
The most common commute times in Monroe County are 15 to 19 minutes (6,971 commuters, 22.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (6,607 commuters, 23.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,117 (3.6%) | 594 (2.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 4,053 (13.1%) | 4,225 (15.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 6,408 (20.6%) | 6,188 (21.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 6,971 (22.4%) | 6,607 (23.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 4,057 (13.1%) | 4,508 (16.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,588 (5.1%) | 1,490 (5.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,675 (8.6%) | 1,847 (6.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 792 (2.5%) | 628 (2.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 743 (2.4%) | 212 (0.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 931 (3.0%) | 382 (1.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,020 (3.3%) | 1,107 (3.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 708 (2.3%) | 430 (1.5%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Monroe County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Monroe County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,975, 12.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,950, 14.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,389 (4.5%) | 610 (2.2%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 660 (2.1%) | 517 (1.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,198 (3.9%) | 931 (3.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,095 (6.7%) | 1,483 (5.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2,771 (8.9%) | 1,594 (5.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3,298 (10.6%) | 2,628 (9.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 3,975 (12.8%) | 3,950 (14.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 3,031 (9.8%) | 3,472 (12.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 1,962 (6.3%) | 2,787 (9.9%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 2,808 (9.0%) | 2,880 (10.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 1,497 (4.8%) | 1,630 (5.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 568 (1.8%) | 627 (2.2%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 2,891 (9.3%) | 2,646 (9.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2,920 (9.4%) | 2,463 (8.7%) |
| Total | 31,063 (100.0%) | 28,218 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Monroe County
Occupancy by Ownership in Monroe County
Of the total 57,466 dwellings in Monroe County, owner-occupied units account for 31,770 (55.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 25,696 (44.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 31,770 | 55.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 25,696 | 44.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 57,466 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Monroe County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 19,738 | 34.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 19,773 | 34.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 8,199 | 14.3% |
| 4+ Person Household | 9,756 | 17.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 57,466 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Monroe County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 7,855 (39.8%) | 11,883 (60.2%) |
| 2-Person Household | 12,516 (63.3%) | 7,257 (36.7%) |
| 3-Person Household | 4,810 (58.7%) | 3,389 (41.3%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 6,589 (67.5%) | 3,167 (32.5%) |
| Total Housing Units | 31,770 (55.3%) | 25,696 (44.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Monroe County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 1,189 (57.2%) | 890 (42.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,665 (52.8%) | 5,065 (47.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 7,568 (46.6%) | 8,689 (53.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 17,348 (61.1%) | 11,052 (38.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Monroe County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 19,824 | 34.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 8,717 | 15.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 8,171 | 14.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 8,479 | 14.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7,234 | 12.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 3,423 | 6.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 1,618 | 2.8% |
| Total | 57,466 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Monroe County
Median Income by Occupancy in Monroe County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 31,770 (55.3%) | $91,096 |
| Renter-Occupied | 25,696 (44.7%) | $31,368 |
| Average | 57,466 (100.0%) | $60,308 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Monroe County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 406 (1.3%) | 3,205 (12.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 220 (0.7%) | 1,274 (5.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 505 (1.6%) | 2,588 (10.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 598 (1.9%) | 1,420 (5.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 798 (2.5%) | 2,242 (8.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,715 (5.4%) | 3,025 (11.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,989 (9.4%) | 3,019 (11.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,269 (16.6%) | 4,455 (17.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,876 (15.3%) | 2,333 (9.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,188 (22.6%) | 1,592 (6.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 7,206 (22.7%) | 543 (2.1%) |
| Total | 31,770 (100.0%) | 25,696 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Monroe County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 1,109 (3.5%) | 603 (2.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 4,828 (15.2%) | 592 (2.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 5,631 (17.7%) | 3,570 (13.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 3,410 (10.7%) | 5,243 (20.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 7,971 (25.1%) | 9,724 (37.8%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 4,562 (14.4%) | 3,273 (12.7%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,988 (6.3%) | 1,073 (4.2%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 929 (2.9%) | 487 (1.9%) |
| $3,000 or more | 1,342 (4.2%) | 399 (1.5%) |
| Total | 31,770 (100.0%) | 25,696 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Monroe County
Housing Structures in Monroe County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 31,802 | 55.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 3,884 | 6.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 987 | 1.7% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 3,256 | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 4,959 | 8.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 9,502 | 16.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 3,076 | 5.3% |
| Total | 57,466 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Monroe County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 26,932 (84.7%) | 4,870 (15.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2,019 (52.0%) | 1,865 (48.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 23 (2.3%) | 964 (97.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 282 (8.7%) | 2,974 (91.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 177 (3.6%) | 4,782 (96.4%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 249 (2.6%) | 9,253 (97.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,088 (67.9%) | 988 (32.1%) |
| Total | 31,770 (55.3%) | 25,696 (44.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Monroe County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 7 (0.0%) | 1,336 (5.2%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 798 (2.5%) | 8,358 (32.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 8,923 (28.1%) | 10,895 (42.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 11,357 (35.7%) | 3,942 (15.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 10,685 (33.6%) | 1,165 (4.5%) |
| Total | 31,770 (100.0%) | 25,696 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Monroe County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 17,794 (56.0%) | 7,875 (30.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2,866 (9.0%) | 608 (2.4%) |
| Electricity | 10,212 (32.1%) | 16,788 (65.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 64 (0.2%) | 79 (0.3%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 767 (2.4%) | 151 (0.6%) |
| No Fuel Used | 67 (0.2%) | 191 (0.7%) |
| Total | 31,770 (100.0%) | 25,696 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Monroe County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 725 (2.3%) | 3,606 (14.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 9,198 (28.9%) | 13,003 (50.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 13,302 (41.9%) | 6,129 (23.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 8,545 (26.9%) | 2,958 (11.5%) |
| Total | 31,770 (100.0%) | 25,696 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Monroe County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Monroe County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 11,723 | 20,047 |
| Median Property Value | $216,800 | $249,100 |
| Median Household Income | $69,750 | $5,074 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $514 | $1,335 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,495 | $501 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Monroe County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,488 (12.7%) | 331 (1.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 869 (7.4%) | 762 (3.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 5,965 (50.9%) | 11,689 (58.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 2,614 (22.3%) | 4,786 (23.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 523 (4.5%) | 1,991 (9.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 74 (0.6%) | 276 (1.4%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 190 (1.6%) | 212 (1.1%) |
| Total | 11,723 (100.0%) | 20,047 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Monroe County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 440 (3.7%) | 558 (2.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1,172 (10.0%) | 186 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 956 (8.2%) | 729 (3.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,544 (13.2%) | 759 (3.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,050 (17.5%) | 1,445 (7.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,443 (12.3%) | 3,219 (16.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,986 (16.9%) | 3,433 (17.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 2,132 (18.2%) | 5,202 (26.0%) |
| Total | 11,723 (100.0%) | 20,047 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Monroe County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 3,849 (32.8%) | 101,725 (507.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 2,658 (22.7%) | 6,767 (33.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 1,479 (12.6%) | 5,387 (26.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 3,681 (31.4%) | 3,561 (17.8%) |
| Total | 11,723 (100.0%) | 20,047 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Monroe County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 2,989 (25.5%) | 29 (0.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,740 (23.4%) | 2,964 (14.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 5,690 (48.5%) | 5,812 (29.0%) |
| Total | 11,723 (100.0%) | 20,047 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Monroe County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monroe County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 7,121 (98.7%) | 94 (1.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 19,746 (95.5%) | 931 (4.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 30,045 (94.2%) | 1,859 (5.8%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 14,812 (86.2%) | 2,367 (13.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 14,018 (91.7%) | 1,263 (8.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 12,807 (94.7%) | 712 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 13,688 (94.8%) | 752 (5.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11,174 (98.8%) | 134 (1.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 7,457 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 130,868 (94.2%) | 8,112 (5.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Monroe County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 7,121 (98.7%) | 94 (1.3%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 19,746 (95.5%) | 931 (4.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 30,045 (94.2%) | 1,859 (5.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Monroe County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 20,560 (92.5%) | 1,654 (7.4%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 17,892 (91.6%) | 1,646 (8.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18,019 (92.1%) | 1,546 (7.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15,713 (93.3%) | 1,122 (6.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 45,880 (97.2%) | 1,303 (2.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monroe County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 2,732 (37.9%) | 4,720 (65.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,168 (20.2%) | 16,077 (77.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,677 (8.4%) | 27,892 (87.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,942 (17.1%) | 12,319 (71.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,406 (15.8%) | 12,015 (78.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,595 (19.2%) | 10,685 (79.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,902 (20.1%) | 11,205 (77.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10,541 (93.2%) | 6,726 (59.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7,447 (99.9%) | 5,040 (67.6%) |
| Total | 38,410 (27.6%) | 106,679 (76.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Monroe County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 28 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 594 (7.1%) | 291 (3.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,650 (5.9%) | 1,895 (7.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2,486 (11.5%) | 2,793 (12.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,076 (20.3%) | 1,178 (19.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,269 (42.4%) | 2,155 (48.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Monroe County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 28 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 103 (1.2%) | 17 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 142 (0.5%) | 218 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 805 (3.7%) | 460 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 536 (10.1%) | 200 (3.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 813 (27.2%) | 1,160 (26.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 122 (1.5%) | 44 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 261 (0.9%) | 181 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 448 (2.1%) | 332 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 200 (3.8%) | 152 (2.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 77 (2.6%) | 358 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 460 (5.5%) | 254 (3.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,148 (4.1%) | 1,392 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 843 (3.9%) | 1,217 (5.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 316 (6.0%) | 107 (1.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 235 (7.9%) | 384 (8.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 42 (0.5%) | 41 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 179 (0.6%) | 236 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,024 (4.8%) | 1,728 (8.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 549 (10.4%) | 831 (13.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 703 (23.5%) | 1,338 (30.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 110 (1.3%) | 61 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 55 (0.2%) | 27 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 307 (1.4%) | 614 (2.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 160 (3.0%) | 153 (2.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 411 (13.7%) | 445 (10.0%) |
Technology Access in Monroe County
Computing Device Access in Monroe County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 48,899 | 85.1% |
| Smartphone | 52,154 | 90.8% |
| Tablet | 37,097 | 64.5% |
| No Computing Device | 2,308 | 4.0% |
| Total | 57,466 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Monroe County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 48 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 44,960 | 78.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 4,384 | 7.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 3,197 | 5.6% |
| No Internet | 6,111 | 10.6% |
| Total | 57,466 | 100.0% |
Monroe County Summary
Monroe County, Indiana is located in the south-central part of the state, and is part of the Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Brown, Owen, Lawrence, Morgan, and Greene counties. The county seat is Bloomington, which is also the largest city in the county.
Geography
Monroe County is located in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana. The county is mostly rural, with a few small towns and villages scattered throughout. The county is home to several state parks, including McCormick's Creek State Park, which is the oldest state park in Indiana. The county is also home to the Hoosier National Forest, which covers over 200,000 acres. The county is drained by the East Fork of the White River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 437 square miles is land and 4.2 square miles is water. The highest point in the county is the summit of Mount Gentry, which has an elevation of 1,067 feet.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Monroe County had a population of 137,974. The population density was 312.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 6.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $58,945. The per capita income for the county was $23,845. About 8.7% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Monroe County is home to a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including Indiana University, Cook Group, and Bloomington Hospital. The county is also home to several smaller businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.
The county is home to several major highways, including Interstate 69, US Highway 50, and State Road 37. The county is also served by the Louisville and Indiana Railroad, which runs through the county from north to south.
Monroe County is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Indiana University campus, the Monroe County Courthouse, and the Bloomington Farmers' Market. The county is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
Conclusion
Monroe County, Indiana is a rural county located in the south-central part of the state. The county is home to a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Indiana University campus, the Monroe County Courthouse, and the Bloomington Farmers' Market. The county is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The county has a population of 137,974, and a median income of $45,945.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Monroe County?
Total Population of Monroe County is 140,065.
What is the Total Male Population of Monroe County?
Total Male Population of Monroe County is 69,953.
What is the Total Female Population of Monroe County?
Total Female Population of Monroe County is 70,112.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Monroe County?
There are 99.77 Males per 100 Females in Monroe County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Monroe County?
There are 100.23 Females per 100 Males in Monroe County.
What is the Median Population Age in Monroe County?
Median Population Age in Monroe County is 30.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Monroe County
Average Family Size in Monroe County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Monroe County
Average Household Size in Monroe County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Monroe County?
Per Capita income in Monroe County is $34,750.
What is the Median Family Income in Monroe County?
Median Family Income in Monroe County is $92,192.
What is the Median Household income in Monroe County?
Median Household Income in Monroe County is $60,308.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Monroe County?
Income or Wage Gap in Monroe County is 22.3%.
Women in Monroe County earn 77.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Monroe County?
Family Income Deficit in Monroe County is $10,630.
Families that are below poverty line in Monroe County earn $10,630 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Monroe County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Monroe County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Monroe County?
There are 75,058 People in the Labor Forcein in Monroe County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Monroe County?
62.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Monroe County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Monroe County?
Unemployment Rate in Monroe County is 5.8%.