Monroe County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Monroe County is located in Georgia with a total population of 28,919. It is the 64th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 42.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $82,863. This is 11% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $243,200. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.