Monroe, LA

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2021 Population
48,105
0.415% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.3
3.94% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
34.9%
3.04% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$33,925
6.26% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$149,000
0.667% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
18,467
0.654% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Monroe, LA had a population of 48.1k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $33,925. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Monroe, LA grew from 47,906 to 48,105, a 0.415% increase and its median household income grew from $31,926 to $33,925, a 6.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (59.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.3%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.14%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.1%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.871%).

None of the households in Monroe, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Monroe, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monroe, LA are University of Louisiana at Monroe (1,869 degrees awarded in 2021), Louisiana Delta Community College (1,199 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe (100 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Monroe, LA was $149,000, and the homeownership rate was 45.5%.

Most people in Monroe, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe, LA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Monroe, LA is home to a population of 48.1k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.85% of Monroe, LA residents were born outside of the country (891 people).

In 2021, there were 1.69 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.7k people) in Monroe, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k White (Non-Hispanic) and 549 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%
2021 Citizenship
98.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Monroe, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Monroe, LA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroe, LA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    28.7k ± 898
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    17k ± 939
  3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
    549 ± 471
1.93%
Hispanic Population
929 people

In 2021, there were 1.69 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.7k people) in Monroe, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k White (Non-Hispanic) and 549 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.93% of the people in Monroe, LA are hispanic (929 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    34,582 ± 4,549 people
  2. Mexico
    24,245 ± 3,813 people
  3. Vietnam
    18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.85%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
891 people
1.96%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
938 people

As of 2021, 1.85% of Monroe, LA residents (891 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroe, LA was 1.96%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    592 ± 183
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    502 ± 205
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    322 ± 139

Monroe, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Monroe, LA employs 18.5k people. The largest industries in Monroe, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,900 people), Retail Trade (2,859 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,135 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($124,536), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,250), and Public Administration ($55,354).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

18.5k
2021 Value
± 1,169
0.654%
1 Year growth
± 9.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monroe, LA grew at a rate of 0.654%, from 18.3k employees to 18.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroe, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,506 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,946 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,766 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroe, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

18.5k
2021 Value
± 1,169
0.654%
1 Year growth
± 9.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monroe, LA grew at a rate of 0.654%, from 18.3k employees to 18.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroe, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,900 people), Retail Trade (2,859 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,135 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroe, LA, though some of these residents may live in Monroe, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,816
Median earning men ± $3,669
$24,206
Median earning women ± $2,867

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($81,250), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,167), and Public Administration ($65,926).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($53,286), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,250), and Public Administration ($40,481).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48B
  2. $46.7B
  3. $46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B
2020 Value in Louisiana
$691B
Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana
86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $48.8B
  2. $24.6B
  3. $8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Monroe, LA awarded 3,235 degrees. The student population of Monroe, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,514 male students and 8,516 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monroe, LA are White (1,887 and 60.1%), followed by Black or African American (893 and 28.4%), Hispanic or Latino (105 and 3.35%), and Two or More Races (83 and 2.64%).

The largest universities in Monroe, LA by number of degrees awarded are University of Louisiana at Monroe (1,869 and 57.8%), Louisiana Delta Community College (1,199 and 37.1%), and Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe (100 and 3.09%).

The most popular majors in Monroe, LA are General Studies (298 and 9.21%), General Psychology (222 and 6.86%), and Registered Nursing (207 and 6.4%).

The median tuition cost in Monroe, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,788 for in-state students and $17,888 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Monroe, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,030 (34.6% men and 65.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,030 students enrolled in Monroe, LA, 34.6% men and 65.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,422 records, of which 65.5% were women and 34.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 169 degrees awarded
  2. 137 degrees awarded
  3. 75 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monroe, LA was General Psychology with 169 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Monroe, LA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,869 degrees awarded
  2. 1,199 degrees awarded
  3. 100 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Louisiana at Monroe with 1,869 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 965 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monroe, LA, which is 0.425 times less than the 2,270 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,887 degrees mean that there were 2.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 893 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,788) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,270) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Monroe, LA was $149,000 in 2021, which is 0.608 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,000 to $149,000, a 0.667% decrease. The homeownership rate in Monroe, LA is 45.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Monroe, LA have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroe, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Monroe, LA is $33,925. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Monroe, LA was Census Tract 103.01 with a value of $87,566, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $70,345 and $49,179.

Property

$149,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$17,880
$8,156
Median Property Taxes
±$693

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monroe, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monroe, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

45.5%
Homeownership
2021
65.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 45.5% of the housing units in Monroe, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 103.01
  2. Census Tract 2
  3. Census Tract 1

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monroe, LA was Census Tract 103.01 with a value of $87,566, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $70,345 and $49,179.

The following map shows all of the places in Monroe, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$33,925
Median Household Income
± $2,728
17.9k
Number of Households
± 1,050

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.9k households in Monroe, LA grew to $33,925 from the previous year's value of $31,926.

The following chart displays the households in Monroe, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Monroe, LA is from Louisiana.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.465
2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.8%)
  2. Carpooled (12.6%)
  3. Public Transit (2.93%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Monroe, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (2.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

16.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroe, LA have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.596% of the workforce in Monroe, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Monroe, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monroe, LA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

34.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroe, LA (15.7k out of 44.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monroe, LA is Black, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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92% of the population of Monroe, LA has health coverage, with 32.2% on employee plans, 36.1% on Medicaid, 8.68% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ouachita Parish, LA see 1072 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.03% decrease from the previous year (1153 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1605 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 185 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,072 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ouachita Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Ouachita Parish, LA see an average of 1,072 patients per year. This represents a 7.03% decrease from the previous year (1,153 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ouachita Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.96%
Uninsured
32.2%
Employer Coverage
36.1%
Medicaid
8.68%
Medicare
13.8%
Non-Group
1.3%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroe, LA declined by 10.4% from 8.89% to 7.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monroe, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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