Demographics in Monroe, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Monroe?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

35,596

Male

17,671

49.6%

Female

17,925

50.4%

Median Age

36.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

48.2%

Black

21.6%

Hispanic

31.0%

Asian

0.7%

Two or More

10.3%

Other

18.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.5%

High School or Higher

31.5%

Foreign Born

17.8%

Veterans

4.7%

Married

39.6%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Monroe, NC has a population of 35,596 with a median age of 36.5. The racial makeup is 48.2% White, 31.0% Hispanic, 21.6% Black, 0.7% Asian. About 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 17.8%.