Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Monroe, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

36,759

Median Agei

35.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

43.7%16,059

Hispanic/Latino

30.9%11,365

Black

19.7%7,246

Two or More

3.7%1,377

Asian

1%363

Other

0.8%288

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%61

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%832

High School Diploma

24.2%5,689

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%1,988

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%3,088

Associate's Degree

9.1%2,139

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%3,794

Master's Degree

5.9%1,383

Professional Degree

1.3%309

Doctorate

0.7%167

HS or Higher

82.6%

BA or Higher

24.1%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,100

Median Renti

$1,246

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.6%7,771

Renter-Occupied

38.4%4,849

Total Units

13,469

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%369

$50K–$100K

3.2%249

$100K–$150K

4%313

$150K–$200K

9.7%751

$200K–$300K

26.2%2,039

$300K–$500K

40.1%3,117

$500K–$1M

11.8%920

$1M+

0.2%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

304

$500–$750

207

$750–$1,000

668

$1,000–$1,250

1,210

$1,250–$1,500

915

$1,500–$2,000

719

$2,000+

713

Year Built

2020 or later

4.2%563

2010–2019

7.7%1,033

2000–2009

17.3%2,330

1990–1999

19.7%2,659

1980–1989

11.6%1,567

1970–1979

13.8%1,853

1960–1969

8.3%1,115

1950–1959

7.9%1,067

1940–1949

2.7%357

1939 or earlier

6.9%925

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.8%6,414

Utility Gas

46.4%5,861

No Fuel

1.1%142

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%106

Fuel Oil

0.5%64

Wood

0.3%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,540

Mean Household Incomei

$88,429

Per Capita Incomei

$31,089

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

18,613

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%631

$10K–$15K

3.1%394

$15K–$20K

2.3%290

$20K–$25K

3.9%490

$25K–$30K

3.5%446

$30K–$35K

4.9%619

$35K–$40K

4%499

$40K–$45K

5.7%716

$45K–$50K

4%508

$50K–$60K

7.3%917

$60K–$75K

8.7%1,104

$75K–$100K

14.6%1,842

$100K–$125K

10.4%1,312

$125K–$150K

6%759

$150K–$200K

9.3%1,168

$200K+

7.3%925

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

556

Residentsi

1,094

Avg. Tenant Renti

$304/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers369 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8182 homes87% occupied$304/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,540/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

89%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,54817.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,241

Guatemala

968

Philippines

135

India

133

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,394

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,749

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,621(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.7%Insured

16.3%Uninsured