Population 16,931 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monroe
Household size in Monroe
| Period | Monroe | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Monroe are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.71, even as the national average fell. Only 14 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.8, Monroe is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 36.3, even as the national median rose. Only 24 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people 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
| Period | Monroe | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Monroe (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Monroe is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Monroe than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Cincinnati area.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Monroe is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 20 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $910 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $893 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,165 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,616 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$706 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Monroe pays $1,616 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Cincinnati area as a whole ($1,263). Rent has climbed $706 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.7% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Monroe as nationally: 38.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Monroe is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Cincinnati area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Monroe runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.96 | 35.8 | 8.8% | 20.0% | 6.6% | 1995 | $1,616 | 38.1% | 92.1% | 3.5% |
| Middletown | 2.61 | 39.3 | 14.6% | 36.8% | 7.8% | 1974 | $1,241 | 27.3% | 89.2% | 5.0% |
| Otterbein | 2.64 | 40.2 | 9.8% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 1991 | $1,210 | 21.4% | 78.4% | 1.7% |
| Trenton | 2.88 | 38.1 | 17.5% | 19.5% | 4.2% | 1989 | $1,241 | 19.7% | 91.6% | 3.8% |
| West Chester | 2.74 | 39.8 | 7.9% | 20.2% | 3.9% | 1990 | $1,784 | 52.7% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| Mason | 2.71 | 41.8 | 5.8% | 22.9% | 4.1% | 1998 | $1,761 | 62.8% | 96.7% | 2.4% |
| Hageman | 3.10 | 37.4 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2010 | $1,353 | 66.0% | 97.0% | 2.0% |
| Overpeck | 2.55 | 53.2 | 12.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1970 | $631 | 18.8% | 88.2% | 0.0% |
| Franklin | 2.53 | 40.2 | 9.9% | 28.9% | 7.8% | 1980 | $1,128 | 24.0% | 92.0% | 4.3% |
| Red Lion | 2.72 | 47.0 | 2.7% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 1996 | $1,077 | 46.5% | 94.9% | 0.4% |
| New Miami | 2.73 | 43.4 | 10.2% | 36.3% | 10.8% | 1965 | $1,244 | 9.4% | 80.6% | 16.1% |
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. 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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