Monroe, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

47,906

Unemployment

7.9%

Poverty

36.0%

Median Home

$150,000

Median Income

$31,926

Median Rent

$711

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Monroe SnackAbility

3
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

9.5

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Monroe, LA Crime Report

4,282
Total Crimes

9,087.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

287.37%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Monroe / 100k People	Louisiana / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	4,282	9,087.6	3,523.8	2,346.0

Violent Crime	1,399	2,969.1	639.4	387.8
Murder	19	40.3	15.8	6.5
Robbery	154	326.8	80.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	1,217	2,582.8	497.0	279.7
Property Crime	2,883	6,118.6	2,884.4	1,958.2
Burglary	649	1,377.4	510.1	314.2
Larceny	2,042	4,333.7	2,107.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	192	407.5	266.9	246.0

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Monroe, LA Cost Of Living

84
Monroe's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Monroe	Louisiana	National Average
Overall	84	91	100

Services	94	98	100
Groceries	92	97	100
Health	96	97	100
Housing	72	83	100
Transportation	86	93	100
Utilities	82	86	100

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Monroe, LA Photos

Source: Wikipedia User Caleb Long | CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0

Chennault Aviation And Military Museum In Monroec La Img

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Rankings for Monroe in Louisiana

Ranks #7 in Most Dangerous Places In Louisiana

Ranks #18 in Worst Places To Live In Louisiana

Ranks #43 in Best Places To Live In Louisiana

Map Of Monroe, LA

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Population over time in Monroe

Year	Population	% Change
2020	47,906	-1.6%
2019	48,663	-0.6%
2018	48,938	-0.9%
2017	49,361	-0.3%
2016	49,529	0.1%
2015	49,455	0.1%
2014	49,398	0.8%
2013	49,027	-0.2%
2012	49,119	-0.3%
2011	49,272	-

Race / Ethnicity in Monroe

White

34.0% (16,280)

African American

61.4% (29,406)

American Indian

0.1% (48)

Asian

1.1% (550)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.9% (439)

Two Or More

0.7% (316)

Hispanic

1.8% (867)

Race	Monroe	LA	USA
White	34.0%	58.3%	60.1%
African American	61.4%	31.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	1.1%	1.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.9%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	0.7%	2.0%	2.8%
Hispanic	1.8%	5.2%	18.2%

Gender in Monroe

Female

52.1% (24,960)

Male

47.9% (22,946)

Gender	Monroe	LA	USA
Female	52.1%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	47.9%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (958)

9-12th Grade

11.0% (5,269)

High School / GED

34.0% (16,288)

Some College

23.0% (11,018)

Associate's Degree

4.0% (1,916)

Bachelor's Degree

17.0% (8,144)

Master's Degree

6.0% (2,874)

Professional Degree

2.0% (958)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (479)

Education	Monroe	LA	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	11.0%	9.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	34.0%	33.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	4.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	17.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Monroe, Louisiana

Less than $10,000

20.6% (984,526)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.5% (408,102)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.0% (624,156)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.5% (549,905)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.4% (643,696)

$50,000 to $74,999

12.3% (589,543)

$75,000 to $99,999

5.4% (259,041)

$100,000 to $149,999

7.4% (356,740)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.4% (161,063)

$200,000 or more

4.5% (213,821)

Income	Monroe	LA	USA
Less than $10,000	20.6%	8.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.5%	5.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.0%	12.2%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.5%	10.2%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.4%	12.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	12.3%	16.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	5.4%	11.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	7.4%	13.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.4%	5.3%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	4.5%	4.7%	8.3%

Monroe, LA
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Ranks #7 in Most Dangerous Places In Louisiana

Ranks #18 in Worst Places To Live In Louisiana