Monroe is a city located in Snohomish County Washington. Monroe has a 2024 population of 19,253. Monroe is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,029 in 2020.
The average household income in Monroe is $120,644 with a poverty rate of 7%. The median age in Monroe is 35.1 years: 35 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monroe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,871 | 70.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,085 | 10.59% |
| Asian | 1,517 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 1,295 | 6.57% |
| Black or African American | 702 | 3.56% |
| Native American | 163 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.32% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,113 | 2.79 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 3,611 | 3.34 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 1,449 | 1.22 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 718 | 3.12 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Male | 335 | 3 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 748 | 5.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,632 | 11.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,640 | 19.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,052 | 7.61% |
| High School Graduate | 3,689 | 26.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 588 | 4.25% |
| Some College | 3,481 | 25.17% |
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 | 9,161 | 8,522 | 2,407 |
| Hispanic | 2,154 | 1,592 | 305 |
| 2+ Races | 1,260 | 1,046 | 196 |
| Asian | 1,217 | 1,166 | 779 |
| Other Race | 891 | 666 | 229 |
| Black | 553 | 508 | 25 |
| Native American | 154 | 141 | 1 |
| Islander | 63 | 63 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,960 | $102,475 | $52,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $124,420 | $125,400 | $106,359 |
| High School Graduate | $40,950 | $48,549 | $29,570 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,042 | $36,875 | $64,680 |
| Overall | $53,702 | $62,429 | $44,252 |
| Some College | $46,454 | $49,956 | $43,618 |
$53,702
Average Earnings
$62,429
Average Male
$44,252
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.36% of Monroe residents speak only English, while 21.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,543 | 768 | 6.65% |
| Multiple | 1,593 | 256 | 16.07% |
| Hispanic | 2,789 | 212 | 7.6% |
| Islander | 33 | 23 | 69.7% |
| Other | 1,104 | 22 | 1.99% |
| Native | 78 | 1 | 1.28% |
7%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.01%
Male Poverty Rate
9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Islander, with 69.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monroe is Native, with 1.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.32% |
| Some College | 7.87% |
| High School | 7.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.49% |
| Female Employed | 3.57% |
| Male Employed | 2.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,617 | $131,797 |
| Households | $107,556 | $120,644 |
| Married Families | $126,344 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,716 | $73,812 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,211
Number of Veterans
1,069
Male Veterans
142
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 439 |
| Second Gulf War | 435 |
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 381 |
| 55 to 64 | 293 |
| 18 to 34 | 261 |
| 65 to 74 | 155 |
| 75+ | 121 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 926 | 8.52% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 8.81% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 3.42% |
| Black | 70 | 12.15% |
| Asian | 51 | 4.05% |
| Native American | 19 | 12.34% |
| Islander | 12 | 19.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
51.09%
Born in Monroe
84.82%
Native Born
15.18%
Foreign Born
9.73%
Non Citizen
5.45%
Naturalized
84.82% of Monroe residents were born in the United States, with 51.09% having been born in Washington. 9.73% 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 | 18,283 | -194 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 18,477 | -194 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 18,671 | -194 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 18,865 | -194 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 19,059 | -194 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 19,253 | -194 | -1% |
| 2023 | 19,447 | 69 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 19,378 | -409 | -2.07% |
| 2021 | 19,787 | -242 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 20,029 | 235 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 19,794 | 439 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 19,355 | 524 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 18,831 | 424 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 18,407 | 357 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 18,050 | 172 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 17,878 | 182 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 17,696 | 185 | 1.06% |
| 2012 | 17,511 | 89 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 17,422 | 53 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 17,369 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,795 | 9,517 | 222.46% |
| 1990 | 4,278 | 1,409 | 49.11% |
| 1980 | 2,869 | 182 | 6.77% |
| 1970 | 2,687 | -15,596 | -85.3% |