Monroe, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Monroe, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Health Well below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,116 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1246.5 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.64% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.8 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,305 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Monroe declined by 10.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 41,116 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Monroe is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.5% of residents. That is 3.0 points above Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,059 24.5% +3.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,319 20.2% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,549 18.4% -1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,972 14.5% -2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.1% of the people living in Monroe and men 46.9%.
- Women 53.1% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 46.9% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Monroe has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,368 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.96% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Monroe is about 34% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $238,891 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $907 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 47.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Monroe is about 22.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $907 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Monroe spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 129 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.5 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.0 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 129 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,002 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,409 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,881 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Monroe is 15 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Monroe has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Monroe has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 30.1% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.2% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monroe, Louisiana.
What is the population of Monroe, Louisiana?
About 41,116 people live in Monroe, Louisiana, in 16,305 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 33.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Monroe, Louisiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Monroe, Louisiana has 1,247 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 14 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Monroe, Louisiana?
The median home costs 5.9 times the median household income ($238,891 against $40,368), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $907 a month takes about 27% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Monroe, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Monroe, Louisiana is 9.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Monroe, Louisiana?
22.3% of adults in Monroe, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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