West Monroe is a city located in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. West Monroe has a 2024 population of 12,363. West Monroe is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,051 in 2020.
The average household income in West Monroe is $59,716 with a poverty rate of 26.86%. The median age in West Monroe is 36 years: 35.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Monroe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,683 | 52.06% |
| Black or African American | 5,063 | 39.44% |
| Other race | 477 | 3.72% |
| Two or more races | 275 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 197 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 138 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,307 | 2.34 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Non Family | 2,338 | 1.34 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Married | 1,616 | 3.16 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 1,032 | 3.02 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 321 | 3.36 | 7.8 | 92.2 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
43.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 816 | 9.27% |
| Associates Degree | 429 | 4.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,251 | 14.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 738 | 8.38% |
| High School Graduate | 2,985 | 33.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 498 | 5.65% |
| Some College | 2,090 | 23.73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,947 | 4,437 | 1,304 |
| Black | 2,791 | 2,284 | 512 |
| Hispanic | 821 | 569 | 116 |
| Other Race | 420 | 272 | 103 |
| Native American | 163 | 50 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 102 | 15 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 29 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,500 | $35,709 | $46,354 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,466 | $67,188 | $67,688 |
| High School Graduate | $35,436 | $40,250 | $22,056 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,405 | $47,460 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,205 | $46,572 | $34,943 |
| Some College | $42,152 | $56,397 | $32,151 |
$41,205
Average Earnings
$46,572
Average Male
$34,943
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.73% of West Monroe residents speak only English, while 9.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,958 | 1,807 | 36.45% |
| White | 6,059 | 1,393 | 22.99% |
| Multiple | 265 | 111 | 41.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,240 | 107 | 8.63% |
| Native | 197 | 68 | 34.52% |
| Other | 477 | 5 | 1.05% |
26.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.11%
Male Poverty Rate
30.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Monroe is Multiple, with 41.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Monroe is Other, with 1.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.07% |
| Some College | 24.92% |
| High School | 19.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.53% |
| Female Employed | 14.51% |
| Male Employed | 6.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,187 | $72,310 |
| Households | $46,663 | $59,716 |
| Married Families | $84,211 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,438 | $38,332 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
423
Number of Veterans
405
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Korea | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 190 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 5.63% |
| Black | 53 | 1.54% |
| Other Race | 46 | 9.64% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 5.11% |
| Asian | 8 | 7.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
73.11%
Born in West Monroe
94.66%
Native Born
5.34%
Foreign Born
3.08%
Non Citizen
2.26%
Naturalized
94.66% of West Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 73.11% having been born in Louisiana. 3.08% 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 | 11,503 | -172 | -1.47% |
| 2028 | 11,675 | -172 | -1.45% |
| 2027 | 11,847 | -172 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 12,019 | -172 | -1.41% |
| 2025 | 12,191 | -172 | -1.39% |
| 2024 | 12,363 | -172 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 12,535 | -105 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 12,640 | -233 | -1.81% |
| 2021 | 12,873 | -178 | -1.36% |
| 2020 | 13,051 | 798 | 6.51% |
| 2019 | 12,253 | -177 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 12,430 | -208 | -1.65% |
| 2017 | 12,638 | -165 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 12,803 | -104 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 12,907 | -29 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 12,936 | -91 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 13,027 | -33 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 13,060 | -35 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 13,095 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 13,098 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,250 | -846 | -6% |
| 1990 | 14,096 | -897 | -5.98% |
| 1980 | 14,993 | 125 | 0.84% |
| 1970 | 14,868 | -347 | -2.28% |
| 1960 | 15,215 | 4,913 | 47.69% |
| 1950 | 10,302 | 1,742 | 20.35% |
| 1940 | 8,560 | 1,994 | 30.37% |
| 1930 | 6,566 | -4,937 | -42.92% |