Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Monroe County is home to 167,515 people. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Pennsylvania rate (11.7%). The median household income is $83,565.
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| Measure | Value | Pennsylvania | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 167,515 | 13,018,639 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $83,565 | $77,971 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.7% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 14.9% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 35.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $267,600 | $254,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,393 | $1,209 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 57.0% | 48.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 11.2% | 7.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.1 years | 40.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Sussex County, New Jersey
- Warren County, New Jersey
- Carbon County
- Lackawanna County
- Luzerne County
- Northampton County
- Pike County
- Wayne County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.