West Monroe town is located in Oswego County New York. West Monroe town has a 2024 population of 4,036. West Monroe town is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,086 in 2020.
The average household income in West Monroe town is $97,452 with a poverty rate of 15.92%. The median age in West Monroe town is 43.6 years: 44.4 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Monroe town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,941 | 96.5% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,694 | 2.41 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 954 | 2.81 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 494 | 1.33 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Female | 145 | 3.41 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 101 | 2.48 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 9.15% |
| Associates Degree | 357 | 12.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 350 | 11.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 265 | 9.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,016 | 34.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.51% |
| Some College | 658 | 22.47% |
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 | 2,805 | 2,547 | 567 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 67 | 40 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,909 | $78,125 | $33,056 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,058 | $103,393 | $66,799 |
| High School Graduate | $45,542 | $49,638 | $28,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,107 | $29,893 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,020 | $49,385 | $44,635 |
| Some College | $48,137 | $47,269 | $48,884 |
$48,020
Average Earnings
$49,385
Average Male
$44,635
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.2% of West Monroe town residents speak only English, while 1.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,922 | 621 | 15.83% |
| Multiple | 118 | 28 | 23.73% |
| Asian | 22 | 1 | 4.55% |
15.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.19%
Male Poverty Rate
21.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Monroe town is Multiple, with 23.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Monroe town is Asian, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.21% |
| High School | 14.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.37% |
| Some College | 3.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.13% |
| Female Employed | 13.49% |
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,786 | $109,417 |
| Households | $76,144 | $97,452 |
| Married Families | $101,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,856 | $58,715 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
62.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
271
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 179 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 148 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 8.56% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
90.67%
Born in West Monroe town
99.09%
Native Born
0.91%
Foreign Born
0.02%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
99.09% of West Monroe town residents were born in the United States, with 90.67% having been born in New York. 0.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,966 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 3,980 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 3,994 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 4,008 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 4,022 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 4,036 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 4,050 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 4,064 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 4,078 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 4,086 | -13 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 4,099 | -12 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 4,111 | -24 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 4,135 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 4,149 | -35 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 4,184 | -30 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 4,214 | -25 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 4,239 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 4,251 | -26 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 4,277 | 22 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 4,255 | 0 | 0% |