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 $59,240 with a poverty rate of 28.33%. The median age in West Monroe is 35.5 years: 34.2 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Monroe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,632 | 51.07% |
| Black or African American | 5,542 | 42.67% |
| Other race | 344 | 2.65% |
| Two or more races | 192 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 161 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
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 | 5,153 | 2.44 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Non Family | 2,193 | 1.33 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Married | 1,598 | 3.22 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 1,036 | 3.32 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Male | 326 | 3.34 | 11 | 89 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
42.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 610 | 6.79% |
| Associates Degree | 442 | 4.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,322 | 14.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 660 | 7.35% |
| High School Graduate | 3,135 | 34.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 483 | 5.38% |
| Some College | 2,326 | 25.91% |
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 | 5,271 | 4,785 | 1,331 |
| Black | 2,995 | 2,634 | 512 |
| Hispanic | 468 | 273 | 67 |
| Other Race | 310 | 197 | 59 |
| Native American | 120 | 31 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 88 | 25 |
| Asian | 78 | 78 | 20 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 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 25.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,477 | $37,500 | $36,284 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,795 | $59,111 | $62,697 |
| High School Graduate | $32,226 | $35,333 | $21,348 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,250 | $45,745 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,024 | $45,962 | $31,017 |
| Some College | $41,214 | $48,614 | $33,058 |
$38,024
Average Earnings
$45,962
Average Male
$31,017
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.61% of West Monroe residents speak only English, while 5.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,454 | 1,985 | 36.4% |
| White | 6,453 | 1,425 | 22.08% |
| Hispanic | 590 | 110 | 18.64% |
| Native | 161 | 88 | 54.66% |
| Multiple | 182 | 86 | 47.25% |
| Other | 344 | 35 | 10.17% |
28.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.91%
Male Poverty Rate
31.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Monroe is Native, with 54.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Monroe is Other, with 10.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.27% |
| Some College | 25.41% |
| High School | 23.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.98% |
| Female Employed | 16.41% |
| Male Employed | 6.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,553 | $66,090 |
| Households | $47,129 | $59,240 |
| Married Families | $78,559 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,467 | $44,223 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
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
500
Number of Veterans
463
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 232 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 182 |
| 65 to 74 | 167 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 400 | 7.04% |
| Black | 52 | 1.39% |
| Other Race | 34 | 10.59% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 6.85% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6.45% |
| Asian | 6 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
75.41%
Born in West Monroe
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
97.41% of West Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 75.41% having been born in Louisiana. 1.05% 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% |