U.S. County · Profile

Monroe County

11.3KTotal Population
34Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.67%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Monroe County has a population of 11,306 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Monroe County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.6%10,695
Hispanic or Latino3.2%362
Black or African American2.6%294
Two or More Races1.4%158
Some Other Race0.9%102
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%34
Asian0.2%23
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Monroe County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,252
36.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,549
30.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.9%
81.7% above national average
Median Age
41.2 years

Income & Poverty

$47,252Median Household Income
$26,549Per Capita Income
20.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,252$63,360
Families$59,831$77,453
Married-couple Families$59,831$67,011
Nonfamily Households$25,855$27,923

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Monroe County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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