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Monroe County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Tompkinsville

Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 11,212 with a growth rate of -0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 94th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 10,970 and has seen a growth of 2.21% since that time.

11,212
Total Population
34
Population Density (miĀ²)
94
Population Rank (State)
-47 -0.42%
Annual Population Growth

Monroe County Population

Monroe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Monroe County includes 93.56% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,58993.56%
Black or African American2922.58%
Two or more races2372.09%
Other race1721.52%
Asian210.19%
Native American70.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Monroe County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Monroe County's average per capita income is $39,490. Household income levels show a median of $49,430. The poverty rate stands at 22.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$77,423-
Families$62,763$77,300
Households$49,430$64,452
Non Families$28,000$35,201

$39,490

Average Income

$49,430

Median Household Income

22.23%

Poverty Rate