Monroe County, Ohio Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. 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%.