Monroe County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21171
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 171
Geography
- Land Area
- 329.48 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 332.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.714077
- Longitude
- -85.713508
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,170
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,419
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,744 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 431 | 3.9% |
| White | 10,332 | 92.5% |
| Black | 205 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,294 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 1.5% |
| White | 7,995 | 95.0% |
| Black | 249 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,269
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,156
- Poverty Rate
- 21.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,458
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,323 | 91.6% |
| Black | 243 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,803
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 852 | 10.9% |
| Republican | 6,664 | 85.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 158 | 2.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,758 | 48.2% |
| Female | 4,045 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,233 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 1.2% |
| Black | 16 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,826
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,602 | 49.8% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10.6% |
| Black | 3 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 55 | 60.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,887 | 50.2% |
| Female | 1,939 | 47.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,980 (38.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,236 (16.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,279
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $132,866
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $648
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.