Monroe is a city located in Walton County Georgia. Monroe has a 2024 population of 16,229. It is also the county seat of Walton County. Monroe is currently growing at a rate of 1.88% annually and its population has increased by 7.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,029 in 2020.
The average household income in Monroe is $56,551 with a poverty rate of 41.77%. The median age in Monroe is 28.8 years: 24.4 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,043 | 53.49% |
| White | 6,086 | 40.48% |
| Two or more races | 623 | 4.14% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 94 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,579 | 3.16 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Female | 1,665 | 4.61 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Non Family | 1,528 | 1.25 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Married | 1,043 | 3.75 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Male | 343 | 2.83 | 7.9 | 92.1 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
34.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,814 | 22.01% |
| Associates Degree | 406 | 4.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 674 | 8.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 417 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,665 | 32.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 490 | 5.95% |
| Some College | 1,776 | 21.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,906 | 2,524 | 166 |
| White | 3,651 | 2,925 | 846 |
| Hispanic | 356 | 232 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 262 | 212 | 19 |
| Asian | 143 | 120 | 45 |
| Other Race | 51 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 83.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,293 | $41,250 | $41,297 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,375 | $0 | $58,938 |
| High School Graduate | $33,398 | $39,669 | $21,650 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,135 | $28,554 | $15,212 |
| Overall | $29,462 | $37,508 | $24,451 |
| Some College | $28,669 | $34,764 | $24,476 |
$29,462
Average Earnings
$37,508
Average Male
$24,451
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.24% of Monroe residents speak only English, while 3.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,805 | 4,581 | 58.69% |
| White | 5,207 | 1,270 | 24.39% |
| Multiple | 608 | 112 | 18.42% |
| Hispanic | 634 | 1 | 0.16% |
41.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.44%
Male Poverty Rate
44.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Black, with 58.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Hispanic, with 0.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.48% |
| Some College | 22.63% |
| High School | 22.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 33.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 14.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,222 | $57,196 |
| Households | $45,307 | $56,551 |
| Married Families | $78,185 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,333 | $44,126 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
21.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
396
Number of Veterans
383
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 133 |
| 75+ | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 6.05% |
| Black | 103 | 2.21% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 6.78% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 2.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.46%
Born in Monroe
97.05%
Native Born
2.95%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
97.05% of Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 72.46% having been born in Georgia. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,729 | 300 | 1.72% |
| 2028 | 17,429 | 300 | 1.75% |
| 2027 | 17,129 | 300 | 1.78% |
| 2026 | 16,829 | 300 | 1.81% |
| 2025 | 16,529 | 300 | 1.85% |
| 2024 | 16,229 | 300 | 1.88% |
| 2023 | 15,929 | 257 | 1.64% |
| 2022 | 15,672 | 353 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 15,319 | 290 | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 15,029 | 1,331 | 9.72% |
| 2019 | 13,698 | 165 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 13,533 | 139 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 13,394 | 91 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 13,303 | 88 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 13,215 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 13,203 | 136 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 13,067 | 89 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 12,978 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 12,970 | 63 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 12,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,407 | 1,648 | 16.89% |
| 1990 | 9,759 | 905 | 10.22% |
| 1980 | 8,854 | 783 | 9.7% |
| 1970 | 8,071 | 1,245 | 18.24% |
| 1960 | 6,826 | 2,284 | 50.29% |
| 1950 | 4,542 | 374 | 8.97% |
| 1940 | 4,168 | 462 | 12.47% |
| 1930 | 3,706 | 495 | 15.42% |
| 1920 | 3,211 | 182 | 6.01% |
| 1910 | 3,029 | -14,700 | -82.91% |