Monroe County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26115
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 115
Geography
- Land Area
- 549.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 130.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 679.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.916097
- Longitude
- -83.487106
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 153,891
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 121,558
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 147,799 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 6,094 | 4.0% |
| White | 139,330 | 90.5% |
| Black | 3,105 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 532 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 76 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 490 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 117,496 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,063 | 3.3% |
| White | 111,822 | 92.0% |
| Black | 3,419 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 967 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,064 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 275 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 155,505
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,285
- Poverty Rate
- 10.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 16,177
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 139,931 | 90.0% |
| Black | 3,386 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 623 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 123,837
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 61,134 | 49.4% |
| Republican | 42,095 | 34.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,608 | 16.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 60,530 | 48.9% |
| Female | 63,306 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 101,854 | 82.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,487 | 2.8% |
| Black | 1,028 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 784 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 68,542
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 57,088 | 56.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,452 | 41.6% |
| Black | 290 | 28.2% |
| Asian | 394 | 50.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,945 | 54.4% |
| Female | 35,597 | 56.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 31,510 (28.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 25,852 (23.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 66,594
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $233,604
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,076
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.