Population 13,227 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monroe County
Household size in Monroe County
| Period | Monroe County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Monroe County are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.36 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, Monroe County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast. Only two of Ohio's 88 counties are older.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Monroe County: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only eight have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.1% of households in Monroe County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About two-thirds of owners (65.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Monroe County: 17.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only five have a higher vacancy rate.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Monroe County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Ohio overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $443 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $551 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $650 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $769 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$325 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Monroe County runs $769 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $325 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Monroe County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of Ohio's 88 counties have a lower 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.8% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Monroe County have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Monroe County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Ohio overall (4.9%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.40 | 45.6 | 7.8% | 20.1% | 17.6% | 1976 | $769 | 12.0% | 90.6% | 5.9% |
| Wetzel County | 2.32 | 44.4 | 10.6% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 1962 | $648 | 18.1% | 92.0% | 5.3% |
| Noble County | 2.50 | 51.2 | 5.0% | 16.5% | 17.7% | 1977 | $702 | 16.0% | 84.3% | 1.5% |
| Morgan County | 2.40 | 44.5 | 11.5% | 21.1% | 21.3% | 1977 | $764 | 14.1% | 88.1% | 3.5% |
| Greene County | 2.20 | 43.5 | 11.8% | 22.9% | 11.4% | 1961 | $823 | 21.9% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Monongalia County | 2.37 | 35.4 | 8.1% | 42.1% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,034 | 50.7% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Perry County | 2.66 | 40.3 | 11.4% | 23.6% | 10.8% | 1975 | $845 | 15.9% | 88.4% | 3.5% |
| Fairfield County | 2.72 | 40.7 | 11.4% | 25.1% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,388 | 32.6% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Pickaway County | 2.63 | 40.2 | 11.0% | 26.0% | 5.0% | 1979 | $1,190 | 22.4% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| Allegany County | 2.28 | 42.9 | 11.2% | 29.3% | 15.9% | 1959 | $810 | 21.2% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
| Greene County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 9.2% | 32.0% | 6.9% | 1978 | $1,316 | 42.4% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
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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