U.S. County · Profile

Monroe County

166.1KTotal Population
269Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+19.79%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Monroe County has a population of 166,053 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

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):17.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White69.4%115,241
Hispanic or Latino17.8%29,557
Black or African American14.7%24,410
Two or More Races7.9%13,118
Some Other Race5.2%8,635
Asian2.6%4,317
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%332
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
$80,656
8.1% above national average
Per Capita Income
$36,277
5.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.3%
1.7% below national average
Median Age
43.5 years

Income & Poverty

$80,656Median Household Income
$36,277Per Capita Income
11.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$80,656$98,338
Families$95,253$110,842
Married-couple Families$95,253$106,683
Nonfamily Households$45,713$49,370

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, Pennsylvania.

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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