Monroe is a city located in Union County North Carolina. Monroe has a 2024 population of 38,837. Monroe is currently growing at a rate of 2.75% annually and its population has increased by 12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,676 in 2020.
The average household income in Monroe is $84,120 with a poverty rate of 13.89%. The median age in Monroe is 36.5 years: 34.8 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,171 | 48.24% |
| Black or African American | 7,677 | 21.57% |
| Other race | 6,400 | 17.98% |
| Two or more races | 3,655 | 10.27% |
| Native American | 436 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 12,081 | 2.9 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 5,729 | 3.74 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 3,927 | 1.25 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 1,648 | 3.49 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 777 | 3.68 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,153 | 9.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,818 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,382 | 15.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,416 | 6.37% |
| High School Graduate | 6,399 | 28.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,960 | 8.82% |
| Some College | 5,086 | 22.9% |
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 | 10,913 | 9,847 | 3,104 |
| Hispanic | 5,807 | 3,302 | 524 |
| Black | 4,709 | 4,193 | 883 |
| Other Race | 3,290 | 1,787 | 351 |
| 2+ Races | 2,050 | 1,673 | 318 |
| Asian | 166 | 140 | 105 |
| Native American | 144 | 79 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,648 | $79,612 | $55,776 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,569 | $66,550 | $63,644 |
| High School Graduate | $38,113 | $44,770 | $30,880 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,239 | $40,617 | $24,425 |
| Overall | $41,855 | $45,891 | $37,039 |
| Some College | $41,864 | $46,133 | $36,294 |
$41,855
Average Earnings
$45,891
Average Male
$37,039
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.45% of Monroe residents speak only English, while 30.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,033 | 1,947 | 17.65% |
| Other | 6,393 | 1,816 | 28.41% |
| Black | 7,571 | 1,573 | 20.78% |
| White | 14,649 | 1,208 | 8.25% |
| Multiple | 3,652 | 146 | 4% |
| Native | 436 | 61 | 13.99% |
13.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.81%
Male Poverty Rate
16.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Other, with 28.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Multiple, with 4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.36% |
| Some College | 11.45% |
| High School | 8.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.67% |
| Female Employed | 9.37% |
| Male Employed | 3.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,750 | $95,878 |
| Households | $67,265 | $84,120 |
| Married Families | $95,400 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,256 | $55,331 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,661
Number of Veterans
1,546
Male Veterans
115
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 466 |
| Vietnam | 442 |
| First Gulf War | 346 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 544 |
| 75+ | 348 |
| 65 to 74 | 291 |
| 55 to 64 | 252 |
| 18 to 34 | 226 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,095 | 7.93% |
| Black | 483 | 8.85% |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 0.39% |
| Other Race | 16 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
47.21%
Born in Monroe
82.16%
Native Born
17.84%
Foreign Born
13.42%
Non Citizen
4.42%
Naturalized
82.16% of Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 47.21% having been born in North Carolina. 13.42% 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 | 44,039 | 1,041 | 2.42% |
| 2028 | 42,998 | 1,040 | 2.48% |
| 2027 | 41,958 | 1,040 | 2.54% |
| 2026 | 40,918 | 1,041 | 2.61% |
| 2025 | 39,877 | 1,040 | 2.68% |
| 2024 | 38,837 | 1,040 | 2.75% |
| 2023 | 37,797 | 1,781 | 4.95% |
| 2022 | 36,016 | 972 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 35,044 | 368 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 34,676 | -830 | -2.34% |
| 2019 | 35,506 | 48 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 35,458 | 218 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 35,240 | 435 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 34,805 | 377 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 34,428 | 232 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 34,196 | 375 | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 33,821 | 229 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 33,592 | 302 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 33,290 | 306 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 32,984 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,228 | 10,101 | 62.63% |
| 1990 | 16,127 | 3,488 | 27.6% |
| 1980 | 12,639 | 1,357 | 12.03% |
| 1970 | 11,282 | 400 | 3.68% |
| 1960 | 10,882 | 742 | 7.32% |
| 1950 | 10,140 | 3,665 | 56.6% |
| 1940 | 6,475 | 375 | 6.15% |
| 1930 | 6,100 | 2,016 | 49.36% |
| 1920 | 4,084 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 1910 | 4,082 | 1,682 | 70.08% |
| 1900 | 2,400 | -41,639 | -94.55% |