Monroe County, PA

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Monroe County Overview

168,128
TOTAL POPULATION
84,131
MALE POPULATION
83,997
FEMALE POPULATION
100.16
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.84
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,277
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,253
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,656
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,814
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
84,585
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Monroe County Area Codes

Race in Monroe County

The most populous races in Monroe County are White / Caucasian (116,728 | 69.4%), Hispanic or Latino (29,982 | 17.8%), and Black / African American (24,720 | 14.7%).
Race in Monroe County
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,2882.5%
Black / African American24,72014.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific580.0%
Hispanic or Latino29,98217.8%
Native / Alaskan2860.2%
White / Caucasian116,72869.4%
Two or more Races13,2967.9%
Some other Race8,7525.2%
Total168,128100.0%

Ancestry in Monroe County

The most populous ancestries reported in Monroe County are German (26,268 | 15.6%), Irish (23,091 | 13.7%), Italian (20,482 | 12.2%), Puerto Rican (14,685 | 8.7%), and Polish (10,711 | 6.4%), together accounting for 56.6% of all Monroe County residents.
Ancestry in Monroe County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan320.0%
African1,0160.6%
Albanian900.1%
Alsatian180.0%
American8,7165.2%
Apache10.0%
Arab7640.4%
Armenian1450.1%
Austrian6120.4%
Barbadian930.1%
Belgian3720.2%
Belizean710.0%
Bermudan690.0%
Bhutanese2190.1%
Blackfeet1010.1%
Bolivian560.0%
Brazilian2090.1%
British4790.3%
British West Indian2210.1%
Bulgarian1740.1%
Burmese7370.4%
Cajun360.0%
Cambodian410.0%
Canadian2480.2%
Cape Verdean180.0%
Carpatho Rusyn510.0%
Central American2,4181.4%
Central American Indian4390.3%
Cherokee2190.1%
Cheyenne70.0%
Chilean2360.1%
Choctaw360.0%
Colombian1,1950.7%
Comanche190.0%
Costa Rican490.0%
Creek30.0%
Croatian780.1%
Cuban4290.3%
Cypriot860.1%
Czech5370.3%
Czechoslovakian2820.2%
Danish4270.3%
Delaware1360.1%
Dominican3,2011.9%
Dutch1,9381.1%
Eastern European5910.4%
Ecuadorian2,5321.5%
Egyptian850.1%
English9,2515.5%
European1,5270.9%
Finnish1140.1%
French2,6211.6%
French American Indian30.0%
French Canadian3210.2%
German26,26815.6%
Ghanaian290.0%
Greek1,5300.9%
Guatemalan5740.3%
Guyanese5890.4%
Haitian9000.5%
Honduran8860.5%
Hungarian1,1060.7%
Icelander130.0%
Indian (Asian)6450.4%
Iranian140.0%
Irish23,09113.7%
Iroquois590.0%
Israeli230.0%
Italian20,48212.2%
Jamaican2,3021.4%
Jordanian1180.1%
Korean9150.5%
Laotian20.0%
Lebanese1610.1%
Liberian1040.1%
Lithuanian4280.3%
Macedonian80.0%
Malaysian560.0%
Maltese620.0%
Mexican2,1681.3%
Mexican American Indian280.0%
Moroccan1450.1%
Native Hawaiian570.0%
New Zealander210.0%
Nicaraguan230.0%
Nigerian660.0%
Northern European520.0%
Norwegian1,1000.6%
Pakistani260.0%
Palestinian160.0%
Panamanian2500.2%
Pennsylvania German1,9271.1%
Peruvian1,1160.7%
Pima50.0%
Polish10,7116.4%
Portuguese1,3950.8%
Puerto Rican14,6858.7%
Romanian2110.1%
Russian1,5320.9%
Salvadoran6130.4%
Scandinavian1410.1%
Scotch-Irish5250.3%
Scottish1,8631.1%
Seminole130.0%
Serbian80.0%
Sioux1950.1%
Slavic510.0%
Slovak1,2320.7%
Slovene560.0%
South African70.0%
South American5,3503.2%
South American Indian1940.1%
Soviet Union220.0%
Spaniard4390.3%
Spanish3410.2%
Sri Lankan2870.2%
Subsaharan African1,3260.8%
Swedish9990.6%
Swiss2220.1%
Syrian640.0%
Thai1,8941.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian5570.3%
Turkish1700.1%
Ukrainian5600.3%
Venezuelan2150.1%
Vietnamese4070.2%
Welsh1,4480.9%
West Indian8850.5%
Yugoslavian600.0%
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Immigrants in Monroe County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Monroe County came from Latin America (8,706 | 5.2%), Europe (4,407 | 2.6%), Caribbean (4,074 | 2.4%), South America (3,427 | 2.0%), and Asia (2,779 | 1.7%), together accounting for 13.9% of all Monroe County residents.
Immigrants in Monroe County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan320.0%
Africa1,0050.6%
Asia2,7791.7%
Australia830.1%
Austria120.0%
Bahamas300.0%
Bangladesh1930.1%
Barbados600.0%
Belarus40.0%
Belgium80.0%
Belize560.0%
Bolivia560.0%
Brazil1930.1%
Bulgaria1650.1%
Canada1570.1%
Caribbean4,0742.4%
Central America1,2050.7%
Chile1340.1%
China2820.2%
Colombia4300.3%
Costa Rica350.0%
Cuba1530.1%
Czechoslovakia750.0%
Denmark300.0%
Dominica140.0%
Dominican Republic1,3620.8%
Eastern Africa1030.1%
Eastern Asia6960.4%
Eastern Europe2,1691.3%
Ecuador1,3040.8%
Egypt690.0%
El Salvador1540.1%
England3200.2%
Europe4,4072.6%
France100.0%
Germany5400.3%
Ghana1570.1%
Greece3110.2%
Grenada2260.1%
Guatemala2810.2%
Guyana8780.5%
Haiti3550.2%
Honduras1670.1%
Hong Kong650.0%
Hungary190.0%
India5480.3%
Indonesia20.0%
Iran140.0%
Ireland1060.1%
Israel230.0%
Italy2470.2%
Jamaica9730.6%
Japan80.0%
Jordan600.0%
Korea4060.2%
Latin America8,7065.2%
Latvia320.0%
Liberia1040.1%
Mexico3660.2%
Middle Africa210.0%
Morocco1450.1%
Netherlands100.0%
Nicaragua230.0%
Nigeria2240.1%
North Macedonia80.0%
Northern Africa2660.2%
Northern Europe7150.4%
Norway130.0%
Oceania930.1%
Pakistan2720.2%
Panama1230.1%
Peru1960.1%
Philippines4750.3%
Poland1,5590.9%
Portugal2890.2%
Romania400.0%
Russia1240.1%
Saudi Arabia160.0%
Scotland1160.1%
Serbia670.0%
South America3,4272.0%
South Central Asia1,1330.7%
South Eastern Asia5970.4%
Southern Europe9320.5%
Spain850.1%
Sri Lanka110.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1740.1%
Switzerland110.0%
Syria340.0%
Taiwan270.0%
Thailand180.0%
Trinidad and Tobago3650.2%
Turkey1190.1%
Uganda500.0%
Ukraine360.0%
Venezuela2170.1%
Vietnam1020.1%
West Indies1240.1%
Western Africa6080.4%
Western Asia3530.2%
Western Europe5910.4%
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Sex and Age in Monroe County

Sex and Age in Monroe County

The most populous age groups in Monroe County are 60 to 64 Years (6,986 | 8.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (7,311 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Monroe County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,909 (4.6%)3,881 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years4,218 (5.0%)4,343 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years5,127 (6.1%)4,655 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years5,915 (7.0%)5,713 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years5,912 (7.0%)5,652 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,195 (6.2%)4,544 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years5,100 (6.1%)4,449 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years4,113 (4.9%)4,984 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years4,929 (5.9%)4,506 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years5,017 (6.0%)5,413 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years6,330 (7.5%)6,292 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years6,783 (8.1%)7,311 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years6,986 (8.3%)6,131 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years5,696 (6.8%)5,617 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years3,842 (4.6%)4,025 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years2,594 (3.1%)2,853 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years1,512 (1.8%)1,677 (2.0%)
85 Years and over953 (1.1%)1,951 (2.3%)
Total84,131 (100.0%)83,997 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Monroe County

Median Family Size in Monroe County

The median family size in Monroe County is 3.30 persons per family, with single female/mother families (7,148 | 16.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,068 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.15 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Monroe County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31,975 (75.8%)3.30
Single Male/Father3,068 (7.3%)3.15
Single Female/Mother7,148 (16.9%)3.39
Total Families42,191 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Monroe County

The median household size in Monroe County is 2.80 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7,148 | 12.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.75 persons per household. non-family households (16,922 | 28.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Monroe County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31,975 (54.1%)3.33
Single Male/Father3,068 (5.2%)3.50
Single Female/Mother7,148 (12.1%)3.75
Non-family16,922 (28.6%)1.28
Total Households59,113 (100.0%)2.80

Household Size by Marriage Status in Monroe County

Out of a total of 59,113 households in Monroe County, 42,191 (71.4%) are family households, while 16,922 (28.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 17,266, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 13,223.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Monroe County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-13,223 (22.4%)
2-Person Households17,266 (29.2%)3,343 (5.7%)
3-Person Households9,867 (16.7%)160 (0.3%)
4-Person Households7,916 (13.4%)80 (0.1%)
5-Person Households4,531 (7.7%)111 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,575 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,036 (1.8%)5 (0.0%)
Total42,191 (71.4%)16,922 (28.6%)

Female Fertility in Monroe County

Fertility by Age in Monroe County

Average fertility rate in Monroe County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Monroe County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years177 (8.2%)31.0
20 to 34 years1,222 (56.9%)83.0
35 to 50 years748 (34.8%)46.0
Total2,147 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Monroe County

56.2% of women with births (2,147) in Monroe County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 80.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 32.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Monroe County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years34 (19.2%)143 (80.8%)
20 to 34 years664 (54.3%)558 (45.7%)
35 to 50 years508 (67.9%)240 (32.1%)
Total1,207 (56.2%)940 (43.8%)

Fertility by Education in Monroe County

Average fertility rate in Monroe County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Monroe County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School142 (6.6%)24.0
High School Diploma762 (35.5%)76.0
College or Associate's Degree795 (37.0%)75.0
Bachelor's Degree259 (12.1%)41.0
Graduate Degree189 (8.8%)51.0
Total2,147 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Monroe County

43.8% of women with births in Monroe County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 76.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Monroe County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School33 (23.2%)109 (76.8%)
High School Diploma464 (60.9%)298 (39.1%)
College or Associate's Degree280 (35.2%)515 (64.8%)
Bachelor's Degree259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree170 (89.9%)19 (10.1%)
Total1,207 (56.2%)940 (43.8%)

Income in Monroe County

Income Overview in Monroe County

Per Capita Income in Monroe County is $36,277, while median incomes of families and households are $95,253 and $80,656 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income168,128$36,277
Median Family Income42,191$95,253
Mean Family Income42,191$110,842
Median Household Income59,113$80,656
Mean Household Income59,113$98,338
Income Deficit42,191$11,814
Wage / Income Gap (%)168,12833.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)168,12866.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index168,1280.42

Earnings by Sex in Monroe County

Average Earnings in Monroe County are $38,423, $46,542 for men and $30,948 for women, a difference of 33.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Monroe County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male46,823 (53.4%)$46,542
Female40,887 (46.6%)$30,948
Total87,710 (100.0%)$38,423

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Monroe County

The most common earnings brackets in Monroe County are $100,000+ for men (7,794 | 16.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (3,754 | 9.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Monroe County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,144 (4.6%)2,959 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,357 (2.9%)1,966 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,508 (3.2%)1,838 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,043 (2.2%)1,376 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,284 (2.7%)1,881 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,156 (2.5%)1,455 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,129 (2.4%)1,620 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999663 (1.4%)1,264 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499864 (1.8%)1,375 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,086 (2.3%)1,594 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,587 (5.5%)2,806 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,804 (6.0%)2,558 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,416 (5.2%)2,555 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,443 (5.2%)1,904 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,093 (4.5%)1,303 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,915 (4.1%)1,599 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,856 (8.2%)2,545 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,107 (6.6%)1,929 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,574 (11.9%)3,754 (9.2%)
$100,000+7,794 (16.7%)2,606 (6.4%)
Total46,823 (100.0%)40,887 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Monroe County

Average earnings in Monroe County are $55,174 for men and $36,125 for women, a difference of 34.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $104,758, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,724. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,464, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Monroe County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,724$18,000
High School Diploma$48,209$29,585
College or Associate's Degree$52,788$34,748
Bachelor's Degree$64,180$50,686
Graduate Degree$104,758$76,464
Total$55,174$36,125

Family Income in Monroe County

Family Income Brackets in Monroe County

According to the Monroe County family income data, there are 10,295 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 633 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Monroe County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,4343.4%
$10,000 to $14,9996331.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0674.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0674.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,8399.1%
$50,000 to $74,9996,49715.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995,86513.9%
$100,000 to $149,99910,29524.4%
$150,000 to $199,9995,27412.5%
$200,000+4,26110.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Monroe County

7+ person families (806 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Monroe County with $146,033 per family, while 2-person families (18,681 | 44.3%) have the highest median income of $41,196 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Monroe County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families18,681 (44.3%)$82,391
3-Person Families9,663 (22.9%)$97,680
4-Person Families7,311 (17.3%)$110,444
5-Person Families4,115 (9.8%)$109,551
6-Person Families1,615 (3.8%)$97,883
7+ Person Families806 (1.9%)$146,033
Total42,191 (100.0%)$95,253

Family Income by Number of Earners in Monroe County

The median family income in Monroe County is $95,253, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,862) having the highest median family income of $144,278, while families with no earners (7,034) have the lowest median family income of $48,131, accounting for 13.9% and 16.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Monroe County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,034 (16.7%)$48,131
1 Earner13,067 (31.0%)$75,085
2 Earners16,228 (38.5%)$109,385
3+ Earners5,862 (13.9%)$144,278
Total42,191 (100.0%)$95,253

Household Income in Monroe County

Household Income Brackets in Monroe County

With 12,473 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Monroe County, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 1,773 households (3.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Monroe County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,5424.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,7733.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993,9616.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,9616.7%
$35,000 to $49,9996,08910.3%
$50,000 to $74,9999,34015.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998,21713.9%
$100,000 to $149,99912,47321.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996,03010.2%
$200,000+4,7298.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Monroe County

The median household income in Monroe County is $80,656, with the highest median household income of $98,898 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 26,957 households (45.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,701, with 523 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Monroe County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years523 (0.9%)$53,701
25 to 44 Years14,070 (23.8%)$84,326
45 to 64 Years26,957 (45.6%)$98,898
65+ Years17,563 (29.7%)$55,982
Total59,113 (100.0%)$80,656

Poverty in Monroe County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Monroe County

With 9.9% poverty level for males and 12.7% for females among the residents of Monroe County, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 874 males (17.9%) and 1,453 females (19.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Monroe County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years456 (11.8%)637 (16.6%)
5 Years205 (17.5%)72 (7.2%)
6 to 11 Years874 (17.9%)810 (15.6%)
12 to 14 Years507 (15.9%)351 (13.4%)
15 Years205 (17.8%)107 (8.5%)
16 and 17 Years304 (13.9%)240 (12.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,021 (13.0%)1,453 (19.6%)
25 to 34 Years784 (7.7%)1,628 (18.3%)
35 to 44 Years819 (9.1%)839 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years713 (6.3%)1,404 (12.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,297 (9.4%)1,503 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years654 (6.9%)750 (7.8%)
75 Years and over372 (7.5%)708 (11.4%)
Total8,211 (9.9%)10,502 (12.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Monroe County

According to the poverty statistics in Monroe County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.7% of males and 92.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Monroe County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,400 (88.2%)3,195 (83.4%)
5 Years964 (82.5%)923 (92.8%)
6 to 11 Years3,994 (82.1%)4,370 (84.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,677 (84.1%)2,268 (86.6%)
15 Years946 (82.2%)1,154 (91.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,890 (86.1%)1,696 (87.6%)
18 to 24 Years6,853 (87.0%)5,964 (80.4%)
25 to 34 Years9,367 (92.3%)7,290 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years8,163 (90.9%)8,641 (91.1%)
45 to 54 Years10,590 (93.7%)10,301 (88.0%)
55 to 64 Years12,437 (90.6%)11,914 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,878 (93.1%)8,830 (92.2%)
75 Years and over4,578 (92.5%)5,486 (88.6%)
Total74,737 (90.1%)72,032 (87.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Monroe County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Monroe County show that 5.2% or 1,663 of the total 31,975 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.4%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.3%, which includes 836 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Monroe County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children18,835 (95.8%)836 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children8,732 (94.5%)506 (5.5%)
3 or 4 Children2,686 (89.9%)303 (10.1%)
5 or more Children59 (76.6%)18 (23.4%)
Total30,312 (94.8%)1,663 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Monroe County

According to the poverty data in Monroe County, 15.5% or 477 single-father households and 23.7% or 1,694 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 households (36.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 111 households (81.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Monroe County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children194 (12.4%)291 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children193 (15.3%)963 (30.2%)
3 or 4 Children90 (36.7%)329 (45.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)111 (81.0%)
Total477 (15.5%)1,694 (23.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Monroe County

The poverty data for Monroe County shows that 1,663 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 2,171 of the single-parent households (21.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (23.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 111 household (81.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Monroe County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children836 (4.3%)485 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children506 (5.5%)1,156 (26.0%)
3 or 4 Children303 (10.1%)419 (43.4%)
5 or more Children18 (23.4%)111 (81.0%)
Total1,663 (5.2%)2,171 (21.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Monroe County

Employment by Class of Employer in Monroe County

Among the 77,614 employed individuals in Monroe County, private company employees (54,741 | 70.5%), not-for-profit organizations (6,327 | 8.2%), and local government employees (5,896 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Monroe County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees54,74170.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,9083.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,4804.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,3278.2%
Local Government Employees5,8967.6%
State Government Employees2,6393.4%
Federal Government Employees1,5001.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1230.2%
Total77,614100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Monroe County

According to the labor force statistics for Monroe County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (139,579), 60.6% or 84,585 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 5,329 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.2% or 8,298 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.3% or 685 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Monroe County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,961 (43.0%)685 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Years8,176 (70.7%)908 (11.1%)
25 to 29 Years8,298 (85.2%)747 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years7,763 (81.3%)598 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years14,881 (80.3%)863 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years18,395 (79.8%)717 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years10,387 (73.7%)467 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years7,136 (54.4%)71 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,699 (24.5%)183 (3.9%)
75 Years and over831 (7.2%)91 (11.0%)
Total84,585 (60.6%)5,329 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Monroe County

According to labor force statistics for Monroe County, 75.9% of individuals (66,855) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (88,083) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 3,476 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.1% or 19,695 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 1,855 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Monroe County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,184 (57.2%)549 (7.5%)
High School Diploma23,186 (73.8%)2,513 (8.0%)
College / Associate Degree19,802 (77.2%)898 (3.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,695 (83.1%)711 (3.0%)
Total66,855 (75.9%)4,580 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Monroe County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Monroe County are Community & Social Service (7,695 | 9.7%), Management (6,917 | 8.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,801 | 6.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,655 | 5.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (4,130 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Monroe County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Monroe County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (94.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (81.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Monroe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,698 (53.5%)3,219 (46.5%)
Business & Financial1,277 (46.7%)1,459 (53.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,915 (81.6%)886 (18.4%)
Computers & Mathematics1,518 (79.6%)389 (20.4%)
Architecture & Engineering2,074 (94.2%)127 (5.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science323 (46.6%)370 (53.4%)
Community & Social Service 2,545 (33.1%)5,150 (66.9%)
Education, Arts & Media627 (33.6%)1,238 (66.4%)
Legal Services & Support227 (45.2%)275 (54.8%)
Education Instruction & Library1,131 (27.4%)2,999 (72.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment560 (46.7%)638 (53.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,150 (24.7%)3,505 (75.3%)
Health Technologists612 (23.3%)2,017 (76.7%)
Total (Category)12,585 (46.9%)14,219 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)42,949 (54.2%)36,219 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Monroe County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,140 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,881 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (3,014 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,900 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (1,754 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Monroe County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Monroe County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (91.1%), Security & Protection (86.6%), and Law Enforcement (80.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.6%), Personal Care & Service (64.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Monroe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support585 (19.4%)2,429 (80.6%)
Security & Protection1,519 (86.6%)235 (13.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention905 (91.1%)88 (8.9%)
Law Enforcement614 (80.7%)147 (19.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,555 (37.6%)2,585 (62.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,838 (73.1%)1,043 (26.9%)
Personal Care & Service681 (35.8%)1,219 (64.2%)
Total (Category)7,178 (48.9%)7,511 (51.1%)
Total (Overall)42,949 (54.2%)36,219 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Monroe County are Sales & Related (8,657 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (8,495 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Monroe County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Monroe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,998 (46.2%)4,659 (53.8%)
Office & Administration2,425 (28.5%)6,070 (71.5%)
Total (Category)6,423 (37.4%)10,729 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)42,949 (54.2%)36,219 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Monroe County are Construction & Extraction (4,603 | 5.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,591 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (112 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Monroe County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Monroe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry106 (94.6%)6 (5.4%)
Construction & Extraction4,471 (97.1%)132 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,566 (99.0%)25 (1.0%)
Total (Category)7,143 (97.8%)163 (2.2%)
Total (Overall)42,949 (54.2%)36,219 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Monroe County are Material Moving (4,981 | 6.3%), Production (4,266 | 5.4%), and Transportation (3,970 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Monroe County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Monroe County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,795 (65.5%)1,471 (34.5%)
Transportation3,368 (84.8%)602 (15.2%)
Material Moving3,457 (69.4%)1,524 (30.6%)
Total (Category)9,620 (72.8%)3,597 (27.2%)
Total (Overall)42,949 (54.2%)36,219 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Monroe County

Employment Industries in Monroe County

The major employment industries in Monroe County include Health Care & Social Assistance (11,079 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (10,356 | 13.1%), Manufacturing (8,870 | 11.2%), Educational Services (6,610 | 8.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,944 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Monroe County

Employment Industries by Sex in Monroe County

The Monroe County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.4%), and Educational Services (59.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Monroe County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting374 (80.6%)90 (19.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction112 (76.2%)35 (23.8%)
Construction4,802 (91.3%)456 (8.7%)
Manufacturing5,692 (64.2%)3,178 (35.8%)
Wholesale Trade1,323 (72.0%)514 (28.0%)
Retail Trade5,386 (52.0%)4,970 (48.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,413 (76.3%)1,370 (23.7%)
Utilities480 (72.3%)184 (27.7%)
Information786 (63.5%)452 (36.5%)
Finance & Insurance1,252 (41.5%)1,763 (58.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing618 (52.1%)567 (47.8%)
Professional & Scientific2,485 (56.0%)1,956 (44.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support2,253 (67.9%)1,063 (32.1%)
Educational Services2,690 (40.7%)3,920 (59.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,832 (25.6%)8,247 (74.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,431 (69.0%)643 (31.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,616 (44.0%)3,328 (56.0%)
Public Administration1,695 (55.4%)1,367 (44.6%)
Total42,949 (54.2%)36,219 (45.8%)

Education in Monroe County

School Enrollment in Monroe County

The most common levels of schooling among the 36,598 students in Monroe County are high school (9,607 | 26.3%), college / undergraduate (8,074 | 22.1%), and middle school (7,614 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Monroe County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,2763.5%
Kindergarten2,4946.8%
Elementary School5,50015.0%
Middle School7,61420.8%
High School9,60726.3%
College / Undergraduate8,07422.1%
Graduate / Professional2,0335.6%
Total36,598100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Monroe County

Out of a total of 36,598 students who are enrolled in schools in Monroe County, 5,453 (14.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 31,145 (85.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 914 (43.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,991 (94.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Monroe County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds555 (57.4%)412 (42.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,768 (89.2%)818 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8,950 (93.3%)646 (6.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,991 (94.2%)367 (5.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,611 (88.8%)457 (11.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,071 (73.5%)1,105 (26.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,009 (58.5%)716 (41.5%)
35 Years and over1,208 (56.9%)914 (43.1%)
Total31,145 (85.1%)5,453 (14.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Monroe County

Education (5,991 | 17.5%), business (5,220 | 15.2%), science & technology (3,458 | 10.1%), arts & humanities (2,346 | 6.9%), and social sciences (2,213 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 34,244 individuals in Monroe County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Monroe County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,7275.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,9735.8%
Physical & Health Sciences8442.5%
Psychology1,7045.0%
Social Sciences2,2136.5%
Engineering1,9185.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies2170.6%
Science & Technology3,45810.1%
Business5,22015.2%
Education5,99117.5%
Literature & Languages1,3503.9%
Liberal Arts & History2,0566.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,8475.4%
Communications1,3804.0%
Arts & Humanities2,3466.9%
Total34,244100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Monroe County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Monroe County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Monroe County are males with 2 vehicles (16,541, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (13,337, making up 47.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Monroe County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,049 (2.5%)1,119 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle5,463 (13.0%)5,737 (16.4%)
2 Vehicles16,541 (39.4%)13,337 (38.0%)
3 Vehicles11,576 (27.6%)8,524 (24.3%)
4 Vehicles4,869 (11.6%)3,991 (11.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2,517 (6.0%)2,381 (6.8%)
Total42,015 (100.0%)35,089 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Monroe County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Monroe County are 90 or more minutes (10,508 commuters, 14.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (8,939 commuters, 12.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (8,481 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Monroe County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,6912.4%
5 to 9 Minutes5,8808.3%
10 to 14 Minutes7,19410.2%
15 to 19 Minutes8,93912.7%
20 to 24 Minutes8,48112.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3,7105.2%
30 to 34 Minutes7,76611.0%
35 to 39 Minutes2,2833.2%
40 to 44 Minutes2,2513.2%
45 to 59 Minutes6,8539.7%
60 to 89 Minutes5,0687.2%
90 or more Minutes10,50814.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Monroe County

The most common commute times in Monroe County are 90 or more minutes (7,687 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,887 commuters, 15.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Monroe County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,289 (3.3%)402 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,610 (6.7%)3,270 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,077 (7.9%)4,117 (12.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,052 (10.4%)4,887 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,095 (10.5%)4,386 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,772 (4.6%)1,938 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,363 (11.2%)3,403 (10.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,460 (3.8%)823 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,164 (3.0%)1,087 (3.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,156 (10.7%)2,697 (8.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,092 (8.0%)1,976 (6.2%)
90 or more Minutes7,687 (19.8%)2,821 (8.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Monroe County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Monroe County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (5,431, 14.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,194, 13.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Monroe County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,431 (14.0%)1,823 (5.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,386 (6.1%)1,505 (4.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,258 (5.8%)1,117 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,794 (9.8%)2,669 (8.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,735 (7.0%)2,634 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,540 (9.1%)4,194 (13.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,689 (9.5%)3,156 (9.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,545 (6.6%)3,882 (12.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,138 (2.9%)1,964 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,464 (3.8%)1,640 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,307 (3.4%)1,300 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM629 (1.6%)484 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,322 (8.6%)2,930 (9.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,579 (11.8%)2,509 (7.9%)
Total38,817 (100.0%)31,807 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Monroe County

Occupancy by Ownership in Monroe County

Of the total 59,113 dwellings in Monroe County, owner-occupied units account for 46,524 (78.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,589 (21.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Monroe County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units46,52478.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,58921.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units59,113100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Monroe County

Occupancy by Household Size in Monroe County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13,22322.4%
2-Person Household20,60934.9%
3-Person Household10,02717.0%
4+ Person Household15,25425.8%
Total Housing Units59,113100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Monroe County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Monroe County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9,193 (69.5%)4,030 (30.5%)
2-Person Household16,741 (81.2%)3,868 (18.8%)
3-Person Household8,316 (82.9%)1,711 (17.1%)
4+ Person Household12,274 (80.5%)2,980 (19.5%)
Total Housing Units46,524 (78.7%)12,589 (21.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Monroe County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Monroe County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,148 (68.7%)1,434 (31.3%)
High School Diploma13,803 (76.5%)4,230 (23.5%)
College/Associate Degree14,048 (75.5%)4,562 (24.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,525 (86.8%)2,363 (13.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Monroe County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Monroe County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,40610.8%
35 to 44 Years8,18713.9%
45 to 54 Years12,08320.4%
55 to 64 Years14,87425.2%
65 to 74 Years10,92118.5%
75 to 84 Years5,1538.7%
85 Years and Over1,4892.5%
Total59,113100.0%

Housing Finances in Monroe County

Median Income by Occupancy in Monroe County

Median Income by Occupancy in Monroe County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied46,524 (78.7%)$93,659
Renter-Occupied12,589 (21.3%)$48,186
Average59,113 (100.0%)$80,656

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Monroe County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Monroe County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,127 (2.4%)464 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999517 (1.1%)457 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,019 (2.2%)772 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,100 (2.4%)806 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,294 (2.8%)747 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,365 (5.1%)1,581 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,311 (9.3%)1,765 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,525 (14.0%)2,829 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,813 (14.6%)1,379 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,294 (24.3%)1,178 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more10,159 (21.8%)611 (4.9%)
Total46,524 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Monroe County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Monroe County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300714 (1.5%)152 (1.2%)
$300 to $4992,892 (6.2%)231 (1.8%)
$500 to $7996,738 (14.5%)1,163 (9.2%)
$800 to $9995,017 (10.8%)1,537 (12.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,004 (23.6%)4,347 (34.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9998,131 (17.5%)3,025 (24.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,913 (12.7%)997 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,355 (7.2%)188 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more2,760 (5.9%)80 (0.6%)
Total46,524 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Monroe County

Housing Structures in Monroe County

Housing Structures in Monroe County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached48,62982.3%
Single Unit, Attached3,2085.4%
2 Unit Apartments1,3162.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,5872.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7551.3%
10 or more Apartments1,5262.6%
Mobile Home / Other2,0923.5%
Total59,113100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Monroe County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Monroe County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached42,603 (87.6%)6,026 (12.4%)
Single Unit, Attached2,041 (63.6%)1,167 (36.4%)
2 Unit Apartments260 (19.8%)1,056 (80.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments239 (15.1%)1,348 (84.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments35 (4.6%)720 (95.4%)
10 or more Apartments116 (7.6%)1,410 (92.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,230 (58.8%)862 (41.2%)
Total46,524 (78.7%)12,589 (21.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Monroe County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Monroe County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room148 (0.3%)476 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms578 (1.2%)2,076 (16.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,089 (23.8%)5,043 (40.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms18,526 (39.8%)3,321 (26.4%)
8 or more Rooms16,183 (34.8%)1,673 (13.3%)
Total46,524 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Monroe County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Monroe County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,464 (9.6%)2,072 (16.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,748 (12.3%)785 (6.2%)
Electricity20,039 (43.1%)7,033 (55.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12,008 (25.8%)2,119 (16.8%)
Coal or Coke954 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,272 (7.0%)524 (4.2%)
No Fuel Used39 (0.1%)56 (0.4%)
Total46,524 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Monroe County

Household Vehicle Usage in Monroe County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,226 (2.6%)1,778 (14.1%)
1 Vehicle11,269 (24.2%)5,498 (43.7%)
2 Vehicles19,417 (41.7%)3,852 (30.6%)
3 or more Vehicles14,612 (31.4%)1,461 (11.6%)
Total46,524 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Monroe County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Monroe County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16,75029,774
Median Property Value$211,200$226,500
Median Household Income$66,929$7,803
Monthly Housing Costs$750$2,729
Real Estate Taxes$4,250$504

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Monroe County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Monroe County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,136 (6.8%)1,023 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,370 (8.2%)1,174 (3.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,156 (60.6%)20,027 (67.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,167 (18.9%)6,349 (21.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999495 (3.0%)537 (1.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999287 (1.7%)393 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more139 (0.8%)271 (0.9%)
Total16,750 (100.0%)29,774 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Monroe County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Monroe County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000861 (5.1%)928 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,523 (15.1%)783 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,360 (8.1%)890 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,010 (12.0%)1,005 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,329 (13.9%)2,301 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,061 (12.3%)4,196 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,250 (19.4%)4,752 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more2,356 (14.1%)8,044 (27.0%)
Total16,750 (100.0%)29,774 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Monroe County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Monroe County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,689 (34.0%)104,588 (351.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,697 (16.1%)13,259 (44.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,187 (13.1%)7,350 (24.7%)
4.0x or more5,999 (35.8%)3,514 (11.8%)
Total16,750 (100.0%)29,774 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Monroe County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Monroe County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,518 (9.1%)200 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,349 (8.1%)1,487 (5.0%)
$800 to $1,49913,378 (79.9%)1,530 (5.1%)
Total16,750 (100.0%)29,774 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Monroe County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monroe County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monroe County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,184 (92.3%)770 (7.7%)
6 to 18 Years24,102 (94.8%)1,318 (5.2%)
19 to 25 Years14,571 (89.9%)1,641 (10.1%)
26 to 34 Years14,570 (87.1%)2,150 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years16,472 (89.3%)1,964 (10.6%)
45 to 54 Years21,545 (93.7%)1,456 (6.3%)
55 to 64 Years25,558 (94.1%)1,593 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years19,076 (99.8%)36 (0.2%)
75 Years and older11,144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total156,222 (93.5%)10,928 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Monroe County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Monroe County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,184 (92.3%)770 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen24,102 (94.8%)1,318 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen14,571 (89.9%)1,641 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Monroe County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Monroe County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00014,005 (89.3%)1,678 (10.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99920,586 (91.0%)2,045 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,154 (89.3%)2,775 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,059 (94.9%)1,140 (5.1%)
$100,000 and over75,915 (95.9%)3,218 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monroe County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Monroe County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,353 (33.7%)6,405 (64.3%)
6 to 18 Years9,468 (37.2%)16,807 (66.1%)
19 to 25 Years3,663 (22.6%)11,439 (70.6%)
25 to 34 Years4,478 (26.8%)11,091 (66.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,789 (20.5%)13,498 (73.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,426 (19.2%)18,226 (79.2%)
55 to 64 Years5,934 (21.9%)21,285 (78.4%)
65 to 74 Years18,115 (94.8%)11,310 (59.2%)
75 Years and over11,095 (99.6%)7,116 (63.8%)
Total64,321 (38.5%)117,177 (70.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Monroe County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Monroe County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years231 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years878 (6.9%)848 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,411 (7.6%)1,254 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years4,507 (13.3%)4,736 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,393 (25.1%)2,068 (21.6%)
75 Years and over2,125 (42.9%)2,879 (46.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Monroe County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Monroe County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years149 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (0.2%)87 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years45 (0.2%)74 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,013 (3.0%)916 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years967 (10.1%)700 (7.3%)
75 Years and over1,297 (26.2%)1,296 (20.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Monroe County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years213 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years69 (0.5%)129 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years45 (0.2%)170 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years592 (1.7%)983 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years501 (5.3%)192 (2.0%)
75 Years and over356 (7.2%)661 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Monroe County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years812 (6.4%)678 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,145 (6.2%)824 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,798 (5.3%)1,989 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years546 (5.7%)255 (2.7%)
75 Years and over688 (13.9%)969 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Monroe County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years91 (0.7%)64 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years145 (0.8%)203 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,136 (6.3%)2,392 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,239 (13.0%)1,561 (16.3%)
75 Years and over1,247 (25.2%)1,916 (30.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Monroe County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years159 (1.3%)121 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years133 (0.7%)171 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,205 (3.5%)991 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years494 (5.2%)365 (3.8%)
75 Years and over597 (12.1%)941 (15.2%)

Technology Access in Monroe County

Computing Device Access in Monroe County

Computing Device Access in Monroe County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop48,97782.9%
Smartphone51,89287.8%
Tablet39,44366.7%
No Computing Device3,0855.2%
Total59,113100.0%

Internet Access in Monroe County

Internet Access in Monroe County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1800.3%
Broadband Home46,96079.4%
Cellular Data Only4,5587.7%
Satellite Internet4,3797.4%
No Internet5,2668.9%
Total59,113100.0%

Monroe County Summary

Monroe County, Pennsylvania is located in the northeastern part of the state and is part of the Pocono Mountains region. It is bordered by Carbon County to the north, Northampton County to the east, Pike County to the south, and Wayne County to the west. The county seat is Stroudsburg, and the county is home to a population of 169,842 people as of the 2010 census.

History

Monroe County was formed in 1836 from parts of Northampton and Pike Counties. It was named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. The county was originally home to the Lenape Native Americans, who were later displaced by European settlers. The first settlers in the area were German and Dutch immigrants, who arrived in the early 1700s. The county was primarily agricultural until the mid-1800s, when the discovery of coal and iron ore in the area led to the development of mining and manufacturing industries.

Geography

Monroe County is located in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania. The county is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being Camelback Mountain at 1,553 feet. The county is home to several rivers, including the Delaware, Lehigh, and Brodhead. The county is also home to several state parks, including Big Pocono State Park, Promised Land State Park, and Tobyhanna State Park.

Economy

Monroe County’s economy is largely based on tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture. The county is home to several ski resorts, including Camelback Mountain Resort and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Sanofi Pasteur, a pharmaceutical company, and Pocono Raceway, a motorsports facility. Agriculture is also an important part of the county’s economy, with dairy farming being the most common type of farming.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Monroe County had a population of 169,842 people. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 6.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. The median household income was $50,867, and the median family income was $60,945. The per capita income was $25,945.
Monroe County is home to a diverse population, with a variety of religious backgrounds. The largest religious group in the county is Catholic, followed by Protestant, Jewish, and other faiths. The county is also home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups being from Mexico, India, and the Dominican Republic.
Monroe County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a strong economy. The county is home to a variety of industries, from tourism to manufacturing, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Monroe County?
Total Population of Monroe County is 168,128.
What is the Total Male Population of Monroe County?
Total Male Population of Monroe County is 84,131.
What is the Total Female Population of Monroe County?
Total Female Population of Monroe County is 83,997.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Monroe County?
There are 100.16 Males per 100 Females in Monroe County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Monroe County?
There are 99.84 Females per 100 Males in Monroe County.
What is the Median Population Age in Monroe County?
Median Population Age in Monroe County is 43.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Monroe County
Average Family Size in Monroe County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Monroe County
Average Household Size in Monroe County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Monroe County?
Per Capita income in Monroe County is $36,277.
What is the Median Family Income in Monroe County?
Median Family Income in Monroe County is $95,253.
What is the Median Household income in Monroe County?
Median Household Income in Monroe County is $80,656.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Monroe County?
Income or Wage Gap in Monroe County is 33.5%.
Women in Monroe County earn 66.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Monroe County?
Family Income Deficit in Monroe County is $11,814.
Families that are below poverty line in Monroe County earn $11,814 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Monroe County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Monroe County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Monroe County?
There are 84,585 People in the Labor Forcein in Monroe County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Monroe County?
60.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Monroe County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Monroe County?
Unemployment Rate in Monroe County is 6.3%.