Monroe County, Mississippi
Monroe County is home to 33,747 people. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Mississippi rate (18.9%). The median household income is $51,866.
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| Measure | Value | Mississippi | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,747 | 2,946,779 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $51,866 | $56,447 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.0% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.7% | 26.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.8% | 11.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 25.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $120,800 | $169,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $768 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.7% | 51.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.7 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Lamar County, Alabama
- Marion County, Alabama
- Chickasaw County
- Clay County
- Itawamba County
- Lee County
- Lowndes County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.