Monroe County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Monroe County is located in New York with a total population of 754,068. It is the 9th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 39.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $74,409. This is 12% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $197,100. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.8%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

41.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%. Notably, 18.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.