Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Monroe, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,401

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.1%12,794

Two or More

5.2%800

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%785

Asian

3.8%583

Black

2.7%417

Other

0.1%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%199

High School Diploma

19.4%1,815

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%774

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%1,324

Associate's Degree

12.4%1,159

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%2,495

Master's Degree

10.5%980

Professional Degree

1%93

Doctorate

1.2%115

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

39.4%

Graduate+

12.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$282,400

Median Renti

$1,608

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.9%4,252

Renter-Occupied

19.1%1,007

Total Units

5,391

Homeownership

80.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%17

$50K–$100K

0.8%36

$100K–$150K

4.6%197

$150K–$200K

15.8%672

$200K–$300K

34.3%1,459

$300K–$500K

40.9%1,737

$500K–$1M

2.4%103

$1M+

0.7%31

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

107

$1,250–$1,500

251

$1,500–$2,000

367

$2,000+

201

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%27

2010–2019

12.6%677

2000–2009

40.3%2,172

1990–1999

13%700

1980–1989

6.2%335

1970–1979

9.2%498

1960–1969

9.2%497

1950–1959

6.8%365

1940–1949

0.7%36

1939 or earlier

1.6%84

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.8%3,195

Electricity

34.6%1,819

Bottled/LP Gas

3%160

Fuel Oil

1.4%71

No Fuel

0.3%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,250

Mean Household Incomei

$116,350

Per Capita Incomei

$40,063

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

8,573

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%64

$10K–$15K

1%52

$15K–$20K

0.2%13

$20K–$25K

2.6%139

$25K–$30K

1.5%78

$30K–$35K

1.8%96

$35K–$40K

3.3%174

$40K–$45K

2.1%113

$45K–$50K

1.7%88

$50K–$60K

2.8%147

$60K–$75K

11.6%611

$75K–$100K

14.9%782

$100K–$125K

17%896

$125K–$150K

10%524

$150K–$200K

18%946

$200K+

10.2%536

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$465/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers44 homes65% occupied$465/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

83%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

14%

Low income$53K–$84K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

14% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,271

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,273

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

784(7.2% of civilian adults)