In 2018, Monroe County, TN had a population of 45.9k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $38,327. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Monroe County, TN grew from 45,698 to 45,876, a 0.39% increase and its median household income grew from $36,931 to $38,327, a 3.78% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.767%). NaNk% of the people in Monroe County, TN speak a non-English language, and 98.6% are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Monroe County, TN are Hiwassee College (58 degrees awarded in 2017).
The median property value in Monroe County, TN is $122,600, and the homeownership rate is 76%. Most people in Monroe County, TN commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe County, TN is 2 cars per household.
Monroe County, TN borders Cherokee County, NC, Graham County, NC, Blount County, TN, Loudon County, TN, McMinn County, TN, and Polk County, TN.