Monroe County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Monroe County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 167,784. It is the 20th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 43.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $82,374. This is 8% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $241,200. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.7% vs 8.4%).

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.