Monroe County, IN Demographics
What is the population of Monroe County?
There are 149,027 residents in Monroe County, with a median age of 37. Of this, 50.15% are males and 49.85% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.67% of the resident pool in Monroe County, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.46%. Additionally, 4.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 109,191 people in Monroe County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 149,027 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 74,738 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 74,289 | -0.4% |
Male Population 50.15%
Female Population 49.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -2.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 136,616 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,159 | 10.1% |
| Not Citizen | 7,252 | -8.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.46%
Not Citizen 4.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,344 | -17.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 19,723 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 11,260 | -7.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,625 | -6.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 109,191 | 2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.91%
Moved from Same County 13.31%
Moved from Same State 7.6%
Moved from Different State 4.47%
Same House as Last Year 73.71%
What are the employment statistics in Monroe County?
White-collar workers make up 81.96% of the working population in Monroe County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.04%. There are also 5,941 entrepreneurs in Monroe County (7.93% of the workforce); 42,129 workers employed in private companies (56.2%); and 18,150 people working in governmental institutions (24.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 61,438 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 13,519 | 10.5% |
White Collar 81.96%
Blue Collar 18.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,941 | 5.0% |
| Private Companies | 42,129 | -0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 18,150 | 8.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,737 | 1.3% |
Self Employees 7.93%
Private Companies 56.2%
Governmental Workers 24.21%
Not for Profit Companies 11.66%
How many households are there in Monroe County?
There are a total of 60,713 households in Monroe County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.06% of these Monroe County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.94%. Additionally, 22.38% of households have children and 77.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 60,713 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 31,605 | -0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 29,108 | 2.3% |
Family Households 52.06%
Non-Family Households 47.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 13,587 | -1.8% |
| Households without Children | 47,126 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 22.38%
Households without Children 77.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Monroe County?
The average annual household income in Monroe County is $77,947, while the median household income sits at $61,325 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,089, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $80,596. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $21,700 and $63,085, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $77,947 | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $61,325 | 7.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 106,568 | 1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Monroe County?
There are 67,747 housing units in Monroe County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 60,713 occupied housing units in Monroe County, 56.65% are owner-occupied, while 43.35% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $224,650. In general, housing costs reach $1,018 per month in Monroe County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 67,747 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,254 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,420 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,079 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,277 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,473 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9,119 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12,779 | -3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,824 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,163 | 5.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 359 | 115.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 60,713 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 34,391 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $26,322 | -0.8% |
Owner Occupied 56.65%
Renter Occupied 43.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 21,646 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,745 | 1.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $224,650 | 24.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $176,300 | 19.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,018 | 14.9% |
With Mortgage 62.94%
Without Mortgage 37.06%
What is the level of education in Monroe County?
Approximately 29.82% of the population in Monroe County holds a high school degree (that's 33,048 residents), while 20.22% have attained a college certificate (22,405 locals) and 23.24% have a bachelor's degree (25,749 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,138 | -18.8% |
| Some High School | 33,048 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 22,405 | 0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 7,775 | 1.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25,749 | 2.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,694 | 4.0% |
No High School 1.03%
Some High School 29.82%
Some College 20.22%
Associate Degree 7.02%
Bachelor's Degree 23.24%
Graduate Degree 18.68%
What is the marital status of Monroe County residents?
A total of 58,800 people in Monroe County have never been married (which represents 44.99% of the total population), while 52,076 of them are wedded (39.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,513 (1.16%) and 13,498 (10.33%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 58,800 | 0.3% |
| Married | 52,076 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1,513 | -9.6% |
| Widowed | 4,812 | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13,498 | 13,498.0% |
Never Married 44.99%
Married 39.84%
Separated 1.16%
Widowed 3.68%
Divorced 10.33%
What are the most common means of transportation in Monroe County?
The top three means of transportation people in Monroe County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 56,048 residents commute by car, 4,260 prefer going to work by walking and 1,620 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 56,048 | -0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,620 | 0.9% |
| Bicycle | 851 | -12.4% |
| Motorcycle | 129 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 69 | -20.7% |
| Walk | 4,260 | -1.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Monroe County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47401 | 40,399 | 18,756 | $61,233.00 | $96,058.00 |
| 47403 | 34,165 | 14,921 | $66,572.00 | $73,967.00 |
| 47404 | 23,680 | 10,732 | $51,811.00 | $71,828.00 |
| 47405 | 1,312 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 47406 | 8,631 | 15 | $0.00 | $35,013.00 |
| 47408 | 21,733 | 8,817 | $45,056.00 | $71,126.00 |
| 47429 | 7,271 | 2,883 | $81,975.00 | $102,200.00 |
| 47433 | 3,781 | 1,469 | $56,439.00 | $70,367.00 |
| 47434 | 12 | 12 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 47436 | 1,541 | 548 | $61,417.00 | $74,101.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.