Monroe is a city located in Benton County Oregon. Monroe has a 2024 population of 682. Monroe is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 5.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 645 in 2020.
The average household income in Monroe is $73,000 with a poverty rate of 6.8%. The median age in Monroe is 33.2 years: 24 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 60.76% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 14.72% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 12.04% |
| Native American | 59 | 6.58% |
| Other race | 53 | 5.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 279 | 3.22 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 121 | 3.62 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 79 | 1.35 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 62 | 4.45 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 17 | 4.47 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 9.11% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 9.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 13.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 13.07% |
| High School Graduate | 102 | 20.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 4.16% |
| Some College | 151 | 29.9% |
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 | 315 | 295 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 102 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 66 | 54 |
| Other Race | 40 | 22 | 9 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 65.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,080 | $0 | $65,682 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,798 | $0 | $54,798 |
| High School Graduate | $38,125 | $0 | $29,286 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,500 | $45,750 | $16,250 |
| Overall | $47,813 | $47,411 | $48,571 |
| Some College | $37,917 | $60,109 | $32,813 |
$47,813
Average Earnings
$47,411
Average Male
$48,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.06% of Monroe residents speak only English, while 11.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 404 | 46 | 11.39% |
| Hispanic | 376 | 7 | 1.86% |
| Other | 53 | 5 | 9.43% |
| Native | 59 | 5 | 8.47% |
| Multiple | 132 | 3 | 2.27% |
6.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.17%
Male Poverty Rate
9.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe is White, with 11.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Hispanic, with 1.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.75% |
| Some College | 11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 4.17% |
| Male Employed | 1.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,068 | $80,073 |
| Households | $66,875 | $73,000 |
| Married Families | $92,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,188 | $48,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
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
38
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 9.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
68.78%
Born in Monroe
93.42%
Native Born
6.58%
Foreign Born
6.35%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
93.42% of Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 68.78% having been born in Oregon. 6.35% 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 | 729 | 10 | 1.39% |
| 2028 | 719 | 9 | 1.27% |
| 2027 | 710 | 9 | 1.28% |
| 2026 | 701 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 2025 | 691 | 9 | 1.32% |
| 2024 | 682 | 9 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 673 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 673 | 15 | 2.28% |
| 2021 | 658 | 13 | 2.02% |
| 2020 | 645 | -10 | -1.53% |
| 2019 | 655 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 658 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 655 | 14 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 641 | 13 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 628 | 6 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 622 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 620 | -3 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 623 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 621 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 616 | 0 | 0% |