Monroe County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13207
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 207
Geography
- Land Area
- 396.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 398.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.018784
- Longitude
- -83.921837
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,417
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,147
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,642 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 773 | 2.6% |
| White | 21,467 | 73.0% |
| Black | 6,515 | 22.1% |
| Asian | 271 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,636 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 512 | 2.2% |
| White | 17,092 | 73.8% |
| Black | 5,272 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 102 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,664
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,940
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,489
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,679 | 73.1% |
| Black | 6,565 | 22.1% |
| Asian | 356 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,180
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,475 | 25.8% |
| Republican | 9,959 | 47.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,746 | 27.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,170 | 48.0% |
| Female | 11,010 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,962 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic | 444 | 2.1% |
| Black | 4,256 | 20.1% |
| Asian | 226 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,255
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,815 | 65.6% |
| Hispanic | 209 | 47.1% |
| Black | 2,325 | 54.6% |
| Asian | 123 | 54.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,157 | 60.5% |
| Female | 7,098 | 64.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,660 (27.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,553 (26.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,577
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $268,695
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $925
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.