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Monroe County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Monroe County, Wisconsin has a population of 46,169, the 31st most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $68,213 and the median home value is $197,200. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Monroe County Quick Facts

Population 46,169
Median Household Income $68,213
Median Home Value $197,200
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Median Age 39.6 years
Homeownership Rate 72.4%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.0%
High School Graduation 90.8%
Cities/Places 11
Population 46,169 31st of 72
Median Income $68,213 10% lower state
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment 2.8%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

21out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Monroe County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Sparta city9,921$60,51712.0%$168,800
Tomah city9,505$51,18516.4%$162,900
Cashton village1,243$68,59419.7%$145,400
Rockland village698$75,62512.2%$213,600
Norwalk village612$58,75018.2%$94,000
Wilton village535$80,75011.8%$156,300
Warrens village521$80,8335.2%$157,100
Kendall village394$59,8447.4%$108,600
Oakdale village285$86,5639.5%$187,500
Wyeville village143$59,44413.3%$102,500
Melvina village83$71,5000.0%$135,000

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Population Overview

Monroe County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 46,169. It is the 31st most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 39.6 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $68,213. This is 10% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $197,200. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Monroe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monroe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Monroe County, Wisconsin?

Monroe County has a population of 46,169, making it the 31st most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Monroe County?

The median household income in Monroe County is $68,213 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Monroe County, Wisconsin?

Monroe County contains 11 Census-designated places.