Monroe County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Monroe County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 33,928. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 41.6 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $51,231. This is 7% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $115,200. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.