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Monroe County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Tompkinsville

Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 11,212 with a growth rate of -0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 94th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 10,970 and has seen a growth of 2.21% since that time.

11,212
Total Population
34
Population Density (mi²)
94
Population Rank (State)
-47 -0.42%
Annual Population Growth

Monroe County Population

Monroe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Monroe County includes 93.56% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,58993.56%
Black or African American2922.58%
Two or more races2372.09%
Other race1721.52%
Asian210.19%
Native American70.06%

Monroe County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Monroe County's average per capita income is $39,490. Household income levels show a median of $49,430. The poverty rate stands at 22.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$77,423-
Families$62,763$77,300
Households$49,430$64,452
Non Families$28,000$35,201

$39,490

Average Income

$49,430

Median Household Income

22.23%

Poverty Rate