U.S. County · Profile

Monroe County

48.6KTotal Population
77Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+24.70%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Monroe County has a population of 48,594 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

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):4.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White89.8%43,637
Two or More Races6.3%3,061
Hispanic or Latino4.6%2,235
Black or African American1.8%875
Some Other Race1.5%729
Asian0.4%194
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%49
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
$52,123
30.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,356
28.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.0%
39.1% above national average
Median Age
44.6 years

Income & Poverty

$52,123Median Household Income
$27,356Per Capita Income
16.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,123$66,201
Families$68,706$79,237
Married-couple Families$68,706$76,951
Nonfamily Households$25,951$28,027

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, Tennessee.

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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