Monroe County Summary

Life in Monroe County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Monroe County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Monroe County:

  • The population in Monroe County is 140,065.

  • The median home value in Monroe County is $289,096.

  • The median income in Monroe County is $60,308.

  • The median rent in Monroe County is $1,105.

  • The unemployment rate in Monroe County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Monroe County is 20.7%.

  • The average high in Monroe County is 71.1° and there are 108.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Monroe County

List Of Cities & Towns in Monroe County

Bloomington, IN Population 79,006

Ellettsville, IN Population 6,653

Smithville-Sanders, IN Population 3,099

Harrodsburg, IN Population 371

Stinesville, IN Population 350

Map Of Monroe County

Monroe County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Monroe County is 71.1°.

  • There are 81.29 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.5 inches of rain each year with 6.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:45 hours of sun each day in Monroe County.

StatMonroe County
Mean High71.1
Nice Days81.29
Rainfall108.5
Snowfall6.6
Sunny_hours4:45
71.1°
Average High
108.5
Inches of Rain

Monroe County Photos

Bloomington In Kirkwood
Source: Wikipedia User Yahala | CC BY-SA 3.0
Bloomington In Kirkwood
Source: Wikipedia User Yahala | CC BY-SA 3.0
Indiana University Sample Gates Alahay
Source: Wikipedia User Yahala | CC BY-SA 3.0
Samplegates Iubloomington
Source: Wikipedia User jdfrens | CC BY-SA 2.0
Downtown Ellettsville
Source: Public Domain

Monroe County Demographics

Population over time in Monroe County

The current population in Monroe County is 140,065. The population has decreased -4.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 140,189 -4.8%
2021 147,318 0.6%
2020 146,461 -

Gender in Monroe County

  • Monroe County is 50.1% female with 70,112 female residents.

  • Monroe County is 49.9% male with 69,953 male residents.

Female
50.1% (70,112)
Male
49.9% (69,953)
Gender Monroe County IN USA
Female 50.1% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Monroe County

Monroe County is:

  • 82.7% White with 115,885 White residents.

  • 3.6% African American with 5,012 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 67 American Indian residents.

  • 6.6% Asian with 9,218 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 142 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 4,454 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 5,286 Hispanic residents.

White
82.7% (115,885)
African American
3.6% (5,012)
American Indian
0.0% (67)
Asian
6.6% (9,218)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.1% (142)
Two Or More
3.2% (4,454)
Hispanic
3.8% (5,286)

Table: Monroe County By Race

Race Monroe County IN USA
White 82.7% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 3.6% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 6.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.8% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Monroe County, Indiana

  • 8.9% of households in Monroe County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Monroe County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Monroe County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Monroe County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Monroe County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Monroe County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Monroe County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Monroe County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Monroe County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Monroe County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.9% (12,442)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (7,538)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (12,328)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (11,553)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (14,643)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (23,700)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (17,570)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (21,399)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (9,415)
$200,000 or more
6.8% (9,471)
Income Monroe County IN USA
Less than $10,000 8.9% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.8% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Monroe County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Monroe County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Monroe County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Monroe County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Monroe County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Monroe County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Monroe County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Monroe County completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Monroe County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (1,400)
9-12th Grade
4% (5,602)
High School / GED
21% (29,413)
Some College
17% (23,811)
Associate's Degree
8% (11,205)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (33,615)
Master's Degree
17% (23,811)
Professional Degree
3% (4,201)
Doctorate Degree
5% (7,003)
Education Monroe County IN USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 6% 6%
High School / GED 21% 33% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 17% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 5% 1% 2%

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