Monroe, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
20,330
Population
2,246/sq mi density
$59,532
Median Income
$30,892 per capita
$161,500
Home Value
$223,301 Zillow
$898
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
521
Violent Crime/100K
1,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,532 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $898/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
521 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
20,330
Census 2023
Population Density
2,246
per square mile
Land Area
10.2
square miles (26.4 km²)
Median Age
36.9 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
84.8%
Black
8.2%
Hispanic
2.1%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.8%
Spanish
3.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.2%
Veterans
5.4%
10% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.1%
16% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.7%
45% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.424
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 20,330 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,246 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.6% |
| Female | 51.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.2% |
| Veterans | 5.4% |
| Disability | 15.1% |
| Health Insurance | 95.3% |
| Uninsured | 4.7% |
| Broadband Access | 86.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.424 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |