Monroe County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Monroe County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 47,054. It is the 34th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 44.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $56,648. This is 16% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $199,700. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monroe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.