Monroe County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55081
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 900.90 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 908.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.945175
- Longitude
- -90.619969
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 45,517
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,912
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,365 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,146 | 4.7% |
| White | 40,962 | 90.0% |
| Black | 669 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 399 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 316 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,897 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,009 | 3.0% |
| White | 31,355 | 92.5% |
| Black | 678 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 363 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 486 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 46,208
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,501
- Poverty Rate
- 11.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,343
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,596 | 90.0% |
| Black | 701 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 423 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,528
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,399 | 17.7% |
| Republican | 13,443 | 44.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,686 | 38.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,255 | 46.7% |
| Female | 16,097 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,225 | 82.6% |
| Hispanic | 676 | 2.2% |
| Black | 56 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 189 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,231
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,388 | 57.0% |
| Hispanic | 293 | 43.3% |
| Black | 21 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 88 | 46.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,422 | 59.1% |
| Female | 8,727 | 54.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,822 (31.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,661 (21.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,022
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $214,829
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $949
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.