Monroe County, Indiana Demographics 2026
Monroe County, Indiana has a population of 140,965, the 12th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $65,868 and the median home value is $285,200. The poverty rate is 19.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Monroe County Quick Facts
How Monroe County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 139,822 | 140,965 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $63,372 | $65,868 | +3.9% |
| Median home value | $261,700 | $285,200 | +9.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Monroe County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 80,049 | $50,465 | 29.8% | $321,400 |
| Ellettsville | 6,698 | $90,213 | 5.9% | $243,600 |
| Smithville-Sanders | 3,299 | $74,750 | 5.5% | $259,100 |
| Harrodsburg | 298 | $35,417 | 6.0% | $182,800 |
| Stinesville | 297 | $64,464 | 21.9% | $129,400 |
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Population Overview
Monroe County is located in Indiana with a total population of 140,965. It is the 12th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Monroe County is 31.2 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Monroe County is $65,868. This is 8% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $285,200. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.8% vs 2.6%).
Education
49.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Monroe County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%. Notably, 25.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Monroe County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Monroe County, Indiana?
Monroe County has a population of 140,965, making it the 12th most populous county in Indiana.
What is the median income in Monroe County?
The median household income in Monroe County is $65,868 with a poverty rate of 19.7%.
How many cities are in Monroe County, Indiana?
Monroe County contains 5 Census-designated places.