Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 743,672 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 9th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 744,589 and has seen a growth of -0.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 71.15% White, 14.63% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 3.33% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 536,553 | 71.15% |
| Black or African American | 110,298 | 14.63% |
| Two or more races | 51,654 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 28,691 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 25,104 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 1,157 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 611 | 0.08% |
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Monroe County's average per capita income is $52,561. Household income levels show a median of $74,409. The poverty rate stands at 13.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $123,190 | $150,583 |
| Families | $99,834 | $125,564 |
| Households | $74,409 | $100,724 |
| Non Families | $45,910 | $61,846 |
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