Monroe County Summary

Life in Monroe County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Monroe County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Monroe County:

  • The population in Monroe County is 34,168.

  • The median home value in Monroe County is $139,969.

  • The median income in Monroe County is $51,190.

  • The median rent in Monroe County is $724.

  • The unemployment rate in Monroe County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Monroe County is 16.7%.

  • The average high in Monroe County is 79.4° and there are 134.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Monroe County

List Of Cities & Towns in Monroe County

Amory, MS Population 6,642

Aberdeen, MS Population 4,972

Nettleton, MS Population 1,761

Smithville, MS Population 741

New Hamilton, MS Population 712

Hatley, MS Population 632

Hamilton, MS Population 236

Gattman, MS Population 159

Map Of Monroe County

Monroe County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Monroe County is 79.4°.

  • There are 82.37 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 134.3 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:31 hours of sun each day in Monroe County.

StatMonroe County
Mean High79.4
Nice Days82.37
Rainfall134.3
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:31
79.4°
Average High
134.3
Inches of Rain

Monroe County Photos

Aberdeen City Hall
Source: Public Domain
Tombigbeeriver
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Amory Lock
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Monroe County Demographics

Population over time in Monroe County

The current population in Monroe County is 34,168. The population has decreased -3.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 34,448 -3.1%
2021 35,559 -0.3%
2020 35,673 -

Gender in Monroe County

  • Monroe County is 51.7% female with 17,657 female residents.

  • Monroe County is 48.3% male with 16,511 male residents.

Female
51.7% (17,657)
Male
48.3% (16,511)
Gender Monroe County MS USA
Female 51.7% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.3% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Monroe County

Monroe County is:

  • 66.7% White with 22,797 White residents.

  • 30.2% African American with 10,302 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 94 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 456 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.5% Hispanic with 510 Hispanic residents.

White
66.7% (22,797)
African American
30.2% (10,302)
American Indian
0.0% (9)
Asian
0.3% (94)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.3% (456)
Hispanic
1.5% (510)

Table: Monroe County By Race

Race Monroe County MS USA
White 66.7% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 30.2% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.5% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Monroe County, Mississippi

  • 7.1% of households in Monroe County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Monroe County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Monroe County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Monroe County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Monroe County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Monroe County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Monroe County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Monroe County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Monroe County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Monroe County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.1% (2,420)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (1,972)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.9% (4,415)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (3,424)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (4,423)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (5,814)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (4,097)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.7% (4,680)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (1,781)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (1,138)
Income Monroe County MS USA
Less than $10,000 7.1% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.9% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.7% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Monroe County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Monroe County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Monroe County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Monroe County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Monroe County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Monroe County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Monroe County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Monroe County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Monroe County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (2,391)
9-12th Grade
9% (3,075)
High School / GED
40% (13,667)
Some College
19% (6,491)
Associate's Degree
9% (3,075)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (3,416)
Master's Degree
4% (1,366)
Professional Degree
2% (683)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Monroe County MS USA
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 9% 6%
High School / GED 40% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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