Monroe, Louisiana
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Monroe, Louisiana, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,004 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $40,505 | $60,756 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.4% | 27.0% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $198,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $886 | $1,064 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 35.9% | 18.9% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 2.5% | 4.9% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 18.2 | 25.7 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 7.5% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 26.6% | 41.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Monroe, Louisiana
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 34.1% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 59.8% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.9% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 1.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 52.5 | 58.9 | 61.4 |
Age in Monroe, Louisiana
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 35.0 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 25.6% | 23.5% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 10.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.3% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.1% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 21.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 16.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Monroe, Louisiana
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 18,335 | 1,804,780 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 57.0% | 62.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 32.6% | 30.3% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 30.4% | 20.9% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 38.6% | 31.6% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 48.3% | 36.4% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Monroe, Louisiana
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $30,526 | $35,038 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 38.5% | 22.4% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.2% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 8.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.9% | 18.9% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 54.4% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 29.0% | 17.3% | n/a |
Housing in Monroe, Louisiana
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 21,574 | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 70.5% | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 12.9% | 11.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 15.0% | 14.4% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,971.0 | 1,983.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.2% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 41.5% | 32.8% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,001 | $1,180 | n/a |
Education in Monroe, Louisiana
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 14.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 27.7% | 32.5% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 25.5% | 27.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 14.6% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Monroe, Louisiana
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 54.6% | 59.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 72.8% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 48.8% | 28.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 6.2% | 8.0% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 15.6% | 8.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in Monroe, Louisiana
| Statistic | Monroe | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 82.2% | 77.2% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 1.2% | 2.0% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.3% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 95.1% | 91.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 2.4% | 4.7% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.3% | 6.4% | 16.7% |