Population 79,934 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monroe
Household size in Monroe
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Monroe run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Louisiana as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.63, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Monroe is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.7, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Monroe: 19.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Monroe has a higher share of single-parent households than most Louisiana cities.
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
Renters in Monroe
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.6% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Monroe than nationally: 46.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 52.5% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have 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
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Monroe: 14.9% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Monroe was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Louisiana as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $702 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $708 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $782 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,060 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$358 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Monroe pays $1,060 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $358 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.7% 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 center; the highest are in the northwest.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Monroe
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Monroe (32.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is higher than in Louisiana overall (27.5%). The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Monroe is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Monroe | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Monroe runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Monroe has higher unemployment than at least four in five Louisiana cities. 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 2.52 | 35.8 | 19.3% | 46.8% | 14.9% | 1978 | $1,060 | 32.1% | 88.7% | 9.0% |
| Sicard | 1.87 | 57.8 | 9.5% | 58.0% | 31.8% | 1983 | $898 | 14.2% | 77.7% | 2.4% |
| North Monroe | 2.29 | 36.4 | 9.6% | 22.9% | 10.7% | 1985 | $1,033 | 43.3% | 96.4% | 1.7% |
| Richwood | 2.77 | 35.2 | 38.4% | 63.3% | 13.1% | 1988 | $851 | 9.0% | 71.6% | 8.9% |
| Brownsville | 2.40 | 39.3 | 19.8% | 44.9% | 14.9% | 1982 | $979 | 9.8% | 75.5% | 9.4% |
| West Monroe | 2.59 | 38.9 | 13.1% | 34.4% | 12.5% | 1986 | $969 | 25.3% | 87.0% | 5.5% |
| Claiborne | 2.60 | 38.0 | 8.6% | 29.5% | 7.7% | 1993 | $1,138 | 35.1% | 95.1% | 2.6% |
| Siegle | 2.81 | 42.5 | 4.6% | 17.7% | 12.3% | 2000 | $1,105 | 52.3% | 99.3% | 6.5% |
| Crew Lake | 2.81 | 31.5 | 12.3% | 56.5% | 17.8% | 1985 | $1,138 | 22.1% | 84.2% | 2.0% |
| Wall Lake | 2.88 | 36.7 | 15.7% | 29.7% | 9.2% | 2002 | $1,335 | 44.8% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
| Fowler | 2.64 | 40.6 | 15.2% | 19.6% | 11.0% | 2006 | $1,439 | 37.2% | 98.7% | 4.9% |
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. 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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