U.S. County · Profile

Monroe County

33.6KTotal Population
44Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-11.55%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Monroe County has a population of 33,609 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

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):1.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White67.7%22,753
Black or African American30.2%10,150
Two or More Races1.7%571
Hispanic or Latino1.5%504
Asian0.3%101
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0
Some Other Race0.0%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
$51,190
31.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,619
27.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.7%
45.2% above national average
Median Age
41.4 years

Income & Poverty

$51,190Median Household Income
$27,619Per Capita Income
16.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,190$67,885
Families$64,865$81,505
Married-couple Families$64,865$72,649
Nonfamily Households$23,863$25,772

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, Mississippi.

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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