Monroe County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Monroe County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Monroe County, New York has a population of 753,753, the 9th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $76,382 and the median home value is $213,700. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Monroe County Quick Facts

Population 753,753

Median Household Income $76,382

Median Home Value $213,700

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 63.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.5%

High School Graduation 92.1%

Cities/Places 21

Population 753,753 9th of 62

Median Income $76,382 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment 4.9%

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	754,068	753,753	-0.0%
Median household income	$74,409	$76,382	+2.7%
Median home value	$197,100	$213,700	+8.4%

Median Household Income

Monroe

$76,382

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Monroe

$213,700

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%

$25K-$50K 17.8%

$50K-$100K 28.6%

$100K+ 37.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

9.7%

$200K+

10.7%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.7%

Renter 36.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,173/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

23.4%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

24.3%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Monroe County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rochester	208,772	$47,213	27.8%	$139,600
Irondequoit	50,657	$79,162	9.2%	$182,500
Brighton	36,834	$85,467	8.8%	$282,100
Greece	13,943	$65,849	10.9%	$169,300
North Gates	9,904	$76,277	9.3%	$163,400
Brockport	7,277	$69,866	16.1%	$157,700
Rochester Institute of Technology	6,959	$20,192	46.4%	N/A
East Rochester	6,218	$73,344	7.5%	$143,500
Hilton	5,968	$87,377	12.6%	$190,800
Webster	5,718	$70,495	10.7%	$218,400
Fairport	5,403	$107,009	12.6%	$278,100
Hamlin	4,987	$73,314	14.7%	$134,500
Clarkson	4,836	$76,368	9.2%	$193,500
Gates	4,691	$54,647	21.4%	$168,600
Spencerport	3,630	$81,029	5.8%	$188,400
Honeoye Falls	2,765	$82,162	10.3%	$265,300
Scottsville	2,723	$80,024	11.1%	$169,000
Churchville	2,312	$96,477	5.1%	$212,200
Pittsford	1,664	$119,211	1.9%	$374,000
St. John Fisher College	1,361	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nazareth College	1,319	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Monroe County is located in New York with a total population of 753,753. It is the 9th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 39.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $76,382. This is 11% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $213,700. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.5%. The Asian population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

41.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%. Notably, 18.6% 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 New York 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, New York?

Monroe County has a population of 753,753, making it the 9th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Monroe County?

The median household income in Monroe County is $76,382 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in Monroe County, New York?

Monroe County contains 21 Census-designated places.