Monroe County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28095
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 095
Geography
- Land Area
- 765.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 772.10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.890030
- Longitude
- -88.485038
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,573
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,024
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,116 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 457 | 1.4% |
| White | 22,396 | 66.7% |
| Black | 10,024 | 29.9% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,774 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 1.0% |
| White | 17,647 | 67.8% |
| Black | 7,897 | 30.3% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,747
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,524
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,924
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,638 | 67.1% |
| Black | 10,034 | 29.7% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,652
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,433 | 31.4% |
| Republican | 6,800 | 28.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,416 | 39.8% |
| Other | 3 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,720 | 45.3% |
| Female | 12,558 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,903 | 58.8% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 1.0% |
| Black | 8,679 | 36.7% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,982
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 33.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,280 | 38.0% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 19.8% |
| Black | 2,401 | 27.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 26.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,742 | 34.9% |
| Female | 4,166 | 33.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,246 (30.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,861 (16.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,843
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,443
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $789
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.