U.S. County · Profile

Monroe County

748.5KTotal Population
548Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.79%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Monroe County has a population of 748,482 as of 2023. It is located in New York.

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):9.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White72.3%541,152
Black or African American14.9%111,524
Hispanic or Latino9.6%71,854
Two or More Races5.8%43,412
Asian3.8%28,442
Some Other Race2.9%21,706
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%1,497
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%748

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
$71,450
4.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$40,937
6.8% above national average
Poverty Rate
13.4%
16.5% above national average
Median Age
39.3 years

Income & Poverty

$71,450Median Household Income
$40,937Per Capita Income
13.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$71,450$96,131
Families$95,169$119,554
Married-couple Families$95,169$106,589
Nonfamily Households$43,667$47,160

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, New York.

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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