Monroe County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47123
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 123
Geography
- Land Area
- 635.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 652.59 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.447818
- Longitude
- -84.249705
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 47,236
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 37,485
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,418 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,820 | 3.9% |
| White | 43,144 | 91.3% |
| Black | 948 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 91 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 112 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,424 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,055 | 2.8% |
| White | 34,732 | 92.7% |
| Black | 944 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 150 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 564 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,695
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,659
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,172
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,985 | 88.0% |
| Black | 956 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,109
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,459 | 11.5% |
| Republican | 12,950 | 43.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,700 | 45.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,342 | 47.6% |
| Female | 15,766 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,588 | 88.3% |
| Hispanic | 663 | 2.2% |
| Black | 313 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,730
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,501 | 39.5% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 21.1% |
| Black | 90 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 46 | 31.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,834 | 40.7% |
| Female | 5,896 | 37.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,308 (30.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,924 (16.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,764
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $236,456
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $737
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.