Monroe County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17133
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 133
Geography
- Land Area
- 385.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.03 sq mi
- Total Area
- 398.33 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.277983
- Longitude
- -90.179078
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 34,888
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,239
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,253 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 633 | 1.8% |
| White | 33,446 | 95.9% |
| Black | 207 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,793 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 443 | 1.6% |
| White | 26,284 | 96.5% |
| Black | 222 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 169 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 35,036
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $104,678
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,739
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,641 | 96.0% |
| Black | 207 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 209 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 26,469
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,509 | 20.8% |
| Republican | 9,455 | 35.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,480 | 43.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,831 | 48.5% |
| Female | 13,638 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,300 | 84.2% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 1.5% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,623
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,238 | 59.4% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 51.2% |
| Black | 2 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 85 | 54.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,702 | 60.0% |
| Female | 7,921 | 58.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,219 (20.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,689 (38.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,759
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $287,602
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $985
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 12.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.