Population 140,965 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monroe County
Household size in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Monroe County is a place of small households, averaging 2.17 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.33 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Monroe County has the smallest households of any Indiana county.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Monroe County is young: half of its residents are under 35.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only three are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Monroe County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country. Few Indiana counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only six of 92.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Monroe County
Renters in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.0% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Monroe County than nationally: 46.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Indiana county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Monroe County is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Monroe County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Indiana overall, where the median home dates to 1977. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $761 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $868 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $933 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,190 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$429 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in Monroe County runs $1,190 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $429 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Monroe County
Bachelor's degrees in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Monroe County is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.8 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Indiana county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Monroe County: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of Indiana's 92 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Monroe County is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in Indiana as a whole (4.3%). Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Monroe County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 2.17 | 35.9 | 8.1% | 46.0% | 10.6% | 1983 | $1,190 | 52.8% | 95.1% | 5.4% |
| Brown County | 2.36 | 49.1 | 6.5% | 13.4% | 18.9% | 1984 | $975 | 26.2% | 94.4% | 2.2% |
| Greene County | 2.37 | 42.5 | 11.5% | 23.0% | 9.5% | 1975 | $845 | 16.0% | 88.9% | 5.7% |
| Bartholomew County | 2.53 | 39.2 | 10.7% | 30.7% | 7.6% | 1981 | $1,154 | 33.4% | 91.7% | 4.1% |
| Sullivan County | 2.43 | 42.7 | 10.3% | 23.6% | 11.4% | 1973 | $881 | 15.1% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
| Jennings County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 13.5% | 21.2% | 7.3% | 1983 | $1,000 | 14.5% | 87.1% | 4.9% |
| Crawford County | 2.34 | 42.2 | 10.4% | 18.1% | 11.3% | 1966 | $802 | 21.3% | 90.7% | 3.0% |
| Ripley County | 2.53 | 41.3 | 10.9% | 23.2% | 8.5% | 1977 | $863 | 20.9% | 90.7% | 3.1% |
| Dearborn County | 2.56 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 1982 | $922 | 25.0% | 92.7% | 2.1% |
| Jasper County | 2.44 | 45.1 | 8.8% | 14.8% | 11.6% | 1976 | $758 | 21.0% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| Cumberland County | 2.48 | 44.5 | 7.0% | 15.8% | 10.2% | 1970 | $847 | 19.1% | 94.2% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Monroe County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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