Monroe County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Monroe County, Mississippi has a population of 33,747, the 23rd most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $51,866 and the median home value is $120,800. The poverty rate is 18.0%.
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 | 33,928 | 33,747 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $51,231 | $51,866 | +1.2% |
| Median home value | $115,200 | $120,800 | +4.9% |
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Monroe County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amory | 6,500 | $52,901 | 16.4% | $162,000 |
| Aberdeen | 4,890 | $33,285 | 28.2% | $87,600 |
| Hatley | 586 | $63,523 | 9.3% | $196,700 |
| Smithville | 559 | $43,603 | 15.0% | $112,000 |
| New Hamilton | 480 | N/A | 9.4% | N/A |
| Hamilton | 320 | N/A | 10.9% | N/A |
| Gattman | 133 | $66,087 | 24.8% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Monroe County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 33,747. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Monroe County is 41.7 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Monroe County is $51,866. This is 8% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $120,800. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.7%. 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 35% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.
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 Mississippi 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, Mississippi?
Monroe County has a population of 33,747, making it the 23rd most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Monroe County?
The median household income in Monroe County is $51,866 with a poverty rate of 18.0%.
How many cities are in Monroe County, Mississippi?
Monroe County contains 7 Census-designated places.