Living in Monroe, LA
Monroe, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
48,241
Unemployment
8.5%
Poverty
36.8%
Median Home
$139,600
Median Income
$30,438
Median Rent
$702
Monroe SnackAbility
3Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
1
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
9.5
Monroe, LA Crime Report
3,984Total Crimes
8,344.2Total Crimes / 100k People
236.91%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Monroe / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,984 | 8,344.2 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 843 | 1,765.6 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 9 | 18.8 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 171 | 358.1 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 626 | 1,311.1 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,141 | 6,578.6 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 623 | 1,304.8 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,339 | 4,898.8 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 179 | 374.9 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Monroe, LA Cost Of Living
84Monroe's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Monroe | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 71 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 81 | 88 | 100 | |
Monroe, LA Photos
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Rankings for Monroe in Louisiana
Map Of Monroe, LA
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Population over time in Monroe
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 48,241 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 48,663 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 48,938 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 49,361 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 49,529 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 49,455 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 49,398 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 49,027 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 49,119 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 49,272 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Monroe
| Race | Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.7% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 62.0% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Monroe
| Gender | Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe for adults over 25
| Education | Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 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
| Income | Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 20.1% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.9% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.6% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
