Monroe, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Walton County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
15,336
Population
979/sq mi density
$43,991
Median Income
$21,667 per capita
$222,000
Home Value
$376,255 Zillow
$1,118
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
320
Violent Crime/100K
1,632 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,991 median income, 12.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$222,000 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,336
Census 2023
Population Density
979
per square mile
Land Area
15.3
square miles (39.7 km²)
Median Age
29.5 yrs
24% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 47.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
43.9%
Black
47.5%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.6%
Spanish
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.1%
Veterans
3.9%
35% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.5%
42% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.9%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.1%
64% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.422
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,336 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 979 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 15.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 29.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.9% |
| Female | 55.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.9% |
| Black or African American | 47.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.1% |
| Veterans | 3.9% |
| Disability | 18.5% |
| Health Insurance | 85.9% |
| Uninsured | 14.1% |
| Broadband Access | 80.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.422 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |