Monroe County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Monroe County is located in Michigan with a total population of 155,001. It is the 15th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 42.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $75,272. This is 6% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $215,700. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monroe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.