Monroe, OR

Census Place

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2023 Population

897

5.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.2

3.77% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

6.8%

2.01% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$66,875

19.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$292,700

13.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

362

6.94% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Monroe, OR had a population of 897 people with a median age of 33.2 and a median household income of $66,875. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Monroe, OR grew from 853 to 897, a 5.16% increase and its median household income grew from $56,125 to $66,875, a 19.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (45%), White (Hispanic) (15.7%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (12%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.25%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.58%).

None of the households in Monroe, OR 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.

93.6% of the residents in Monroe, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Monroe, OR was $292,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Monroe, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe, OR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Monroe, OR is home to a population of 897 people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.58% of Monroe, OR residents were born outside of the country (59 people).

In 2023, there were 2.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (404 people) in Monroe, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 141 White (Hispanic) and 108 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.6%

2023 Citizenship

94.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.6% of Monroe, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Monroe, OR was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Monroe, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroe, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
404 ± 128
White (Hispanic)
141 ± 127
Black or African American (Hispanic)
108 ± 145

41.9%

Hispanic Population

376 people

41.9% of the people in Monroe, OR are hispanic (376 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Monroe, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Foreign-Born Population

6.58%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

59 people

7.39%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

63 people

As of 2023, 6.58% of Monroe, OR residents (59 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroe, OR was 7.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Monroe, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
22 ± 43
Vietnam
14 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23

Monroe, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monroe, OR employs 362 people. The largest industries in Monroe, OR are Public Administration (78 people), Construction (48 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (37 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($67,500), Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,188), and Public Administration ($60,800).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,064. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

362

2023 Value

± 115

−6.94%

1 Year decline

± 46.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Monroe, OR declined at a rate of −6.94%, from 389 employees to 362 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroe, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (72 people), Legal Occupations (53 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroe, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

362

2023 Value

± 115

−6.94%

1 Year decline

± 46.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Monroe, OR declined at a rate of −6.94%, from 389 employees to 362 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroe, OR, are Public Administration (78 people), Construction (48 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (37 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroe, OR, though some of these residents may live in Monroe, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,411

Median earning men ± $9,240

$50,000

Median earning women ± $19,404

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($110,179), Manufacturing ($59,063), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,960), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,250), and Retail Trade ($26,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Monroe, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

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 Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon 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 Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.928% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (868k), High School or Equivalent (807k), and Bachelors Degree (693k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monroe, OR was $292,700 in 2023, which is 0.965 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $257,800 to $292,700, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Monroe, OR is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Monroe, OR have an average commute time of 32.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroe, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$292,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$56,060

$180

Median Property Taxes

±$77

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, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.5% of the housing units in Monroe, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monroe, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,875

Median Household Income

± $20,237

279

Number of Households

± 88

In 2023, the median household income of the 279 households in Monroe, OR grew to $66,875 from the previous year's value of $56,125.

The following chart displays the households in Monroe, OR 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Monroe, OR is from Oregon.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2022, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Worked At Home (15.5%)
Carpooled (5.92%)

In 2023, 76.6% of workers in Monroe, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.92%).

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.

Commute Time

32.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroe, OR have a longer commute time (32.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5% of the workforce in Monroe, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monroe, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroe, OR (61 out of 897 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monroe, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.9% of the population of Monroe, OR has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 34.9% on Medicaid, 8.7% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Benton County, OR see 825 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.17% decrease from the previous year (870 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1412 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 80 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Benton County, OR.

825 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Benton County, OR

Primary care physicians in Benton County, OR see an average of 825 patients per year. This represents a 5.17% decrease from the previous year (870 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 39.1% under 18 years, 15.7% between 18 and 34 years, 31.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.13%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

34.9%

Medicaid

8.7%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroe, OR declined by 32.7% from 7.62% to 5.13%.

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

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