Monroe County, NY Demographics
What is the population of Monroe County?
There are 754,010 residents in Monroe County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.53% are males and 51.47% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.98% of the resident pool in Monroe County, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.11%. Additionally, 2.91% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 648,920 people in Monroe County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 754,010 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 365,939 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 388,071 | -0.1% |
Male Population 48.53%
Female Population 51.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 670,918 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 61,146 | -2.2% |
| Not Citizen | 21,946 | -10.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.98%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.11%
Not Citizen 2.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,967 | -6.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 59,905 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,683 | -2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 15,985 | 13.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 648,920 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.53%
Moved from Same County 8.03%
Moved from Same State 2.37%
Moved from Different State 2.14%
Same House as Last Year 86.93%
What are the employment statistics in Monroe County?
White-collar workers make up 84.37% of the working population in Monroe County, while blue-collar employees account for 15.63%. There are also 59,042 entrepreneurs in Monroe County (7.92% of the workforce); 457,164 workers employed in private companies (61.35%); and 104,720 people working in governmental institutions (14.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 628,736 | 100.7% |
| Blue Collar | 116,458 | 94.5% |
White Collar 84.37%
Blue Collar 15.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 59,042 | 97.6% |
| Private Companies | 457,164 | 97.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 104,720 | 104.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 124,268 | 105.8% |
Self Employees 7.92%
Private Companies 61.35%
Governmental Workers 14.05%
Not for Profit Companies 16.68%
How many households are there in Monroe County?
There are a total of 316,513 households in Monroe County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.58% of these Monroe County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.42%. Additionally, 26.38% of households have children and 73.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 316,513 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.0% |
| Family Households | 185,427 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 131,086 | 1.8% |
Family Households 58.58%
Non-Family Households 41.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 83,487 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 233,026 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 26.38%
Households without Children 73.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Monroe County?
The average annual household income in Monroe County is $99,794, while the median household income sits at $78,785 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,622, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,109. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,088 and $56,628, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $99,794 | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $78,785 | 10.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 94,055 | -3.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 628,267 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Monroe County?
There are 337,686 housing units in Monroe County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1967. Of the 316,513 occupied housing units in Monroe County, 63.5% are owner-occupied, while 36.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $190,350. In general, housing costs reach $1,226 per month in Monroe County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 337,686 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1967 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 83,270 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 20,148 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 43,397 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 45,937 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 43,164 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 36,262 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27,218 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21,000 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 15,598 | 2.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,692 | 133.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 316,513 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 200,987 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 115,526 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 63.5%
Renter Occupied 36.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 125,600 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 75,387 | 2.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $190,350 | 5.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $185,700 | 4.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,226 | 6.5% |
With Mortgage 62.49%
Without Mortgage 37.51%
What is the level of education in Monroe County?
Approximately 29.12% of the population in Monroe County holds a high school degree (that's 174,361 residents), while 18.78% have attained a college certificate (112,460 locals) and 21.69% have a bachelor's degree (129,911 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 17,486 | -1.2% |
| Some High School | 174,361 | -1.6% |
| Some College | 112,460 | -23.6% |
| Associate Degree | 66,602 | -0.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 129,911 | 2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 98,000 | 0.7% |
No High School 2.92%
Some High School 29.12%
Some College 18.78%
Associate Degree 11.12%
Bachelor's Degree 21.69%
Graduate Degree 16.37%
What is the marital status of Monroe County residents?
A total of 239,885 people in Monroe County have never been married (which represents 37.61% of the total population), while 286,496 of them are wedded (44.91%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 11,331 (1.78%) and 65,843 (10.32%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 239,885 | -0.3% |
| Married | 286,496 | -0.3% |
| Separated | 11,331 | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 34,319 | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 65,843 | 0.1% |
Never Married 37.61%
Married 44.91%
Separated 1.78%
Widowed 5.38%
Divorced 10.32%
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 293,851 residents commute by car, 8,783 prefer going to work by walking and 6,257 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 293,851 | -2.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,257 | -9.6% |
| Railroad | 42 | -40.9% |
| Ferryboat | 78 | 609.1% |
| Bicycle | 1,482 | -1.3% |
| Motorcycle | 382 | -20.2% |
| TaxiCab | 829 | 6.3% |
| Walk | 8,783 | 0.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Monroe County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14420 | 20,097 | 7,657 | $69,716 | $88,575 |
| 14428 | 7,986 | 3,306 | $86,711 | $104,449 |
| 14445 | 7,604 | 3,486 | $72,250 | $76,352 |
| 14450 | 43,063 | 18,398 | $109,543 | $130,922 |
| 14464 | 6,725 | 2,650 | $75,583 | $93,211 |
| 14467 | 10,468 | 4,490 | $88,548 | $95,454 |
| 14468 | 19,119 | 6,981 | $97,476 | $111,737 |
| 14472 | 9,156 | 3,466 | $128,456 | $152,942 |
| 14506 | 866 | 434 | $95,625 | $148,820 |
| 14511 | 529 | 168 | $54,958 | $79,139 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.