Monroe County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Monroe County, Ohio has a population of 13,308, the 87th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $58,962 and the median home value is $132,000. The poverty rate is 15.1%.
Monroe County Quick Facts
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Monroe County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsfield | 2,415 | $44,755 | 30.0% | $109,200 |
| Sardis | 457 | $61,799 | 0.0% | $120,100 |
| Clarington | 365 | $40,500 | 26.3% | $133,300 |
| Beallsville | 360 | $38,250 | 28.2% | $107,600 |
| Lewisville | 176 | $68,750 | 17.1% | $105,600 |
| Hannibal | 157 | $60,417 | 15.3% | $103,300 |
| Jerusalem | 137 | $29,792 | 24.1% | $108,900 |
| Stafford | 94 | $52,500 | 20.2% | $135,700 |
| Graysville | 77 | $69,375 | 9.1% | $108,900 |
| Miltonsburg | 69 | N/A | 18.8% | N/A |
| Antioch | 46 | N/A | 26.1% | $77,500 |
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Population Overview
Monroe County is located in Ohio with a total population of 13,308. It is the 87th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Monroe County is 46.0 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Monroe County is $58,962. This is 15% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $132,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Monroe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Monroe County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?
Monroe County has a population of 13,308, making it the 87th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Monroe County?
The median household income in Monroe County is $58,962 with a poverty rate of 15.1%.
How many cities are in Monroe County, Ohio?
Monroe County contains 11 Census-designated places.