Monroe County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42089
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 608.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 617.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.056240
- Longitude
- -75.329065
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 162,588
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 130,871
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 134,127 | 82.5% |
| Hispanic | 28,456 | 17.5% |
| White | 103,386 | 63.6% |
| Black | 22,187 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 3,612 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 194 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 764 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 111,046 | 84.9% |
| Hispanic | 19,827 | 15.2% |
| White | 87,650 | 67.0% |
| Black | 18,804 | 14.4% |
| Asian | 3,363 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,140 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 378 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 167,515
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,883
- Poverty Rate
- 10.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 17,564
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 106,651 | 63.7% |
| Black | 23,309 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 4,388 | 2.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 101,618
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 45,499 | 44.8% |
| Republican | 35,957 | 35.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 16,515 | 16.3% |
| Other | 1,376 | 1.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 48,601 | 47.8% |
| Female | 52,578 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 63,073 | 62.1% |
| Hispanic | 13,456 | 13.2% |
| Black | 10,123 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 1,594 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 57,782
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 39,061 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,549 | 41.2% |
| Black | 4,960 | 49.0% |
| Asian | 728 | 45.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 27,505 | 56.6% |
| Female | 30,115 | 57.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 37,943 (31.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 32,905 (27.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 79,607
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $267,923
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,483
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.0%
- Public Transit
- 3.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.