Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County is home to 11,269 people. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $51,280.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,269 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $51,280 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 22.1% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 28.7% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.0% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $115,900 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $657 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.1% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.7% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.1 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Allen County
- Barren County
- Cumberland County
- Metcalfe County
- Clay County, Tennessee
- Macon County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.