Monroe County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 87th-largest in Ohio
The population of Monroe County, Ohio is 13,308 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 87th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $58,962, the median home value is $132,000, and the median age is 46.0.
The population of Monroe County has declined 10.7% since 2010 (14,609 → 13,051), a -0.80% annualized rate.
13,308
Population
-0.80%
Annual growth
29
People / sq mi
$58,962
Median Income
$132,000
Median Home Value
Monroe County covers 456 sq mi of land at 29.2 people per square mile.
About Monroe County, OH
Educational attainment is the headline number in Monroe County: 10.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Monroe County is a county in Ohio with a population of 13,308.
The typical household here earns about $58,962, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.5%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $132,000, with typical rent around $626.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 10.7%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 4.9%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Monroe County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Monroe County had a population of 14,609 in 2010 and 13,051 in 2024, a -10.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,618 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.80%.
13,051
Population (2024)
14,609
Population (2010)
14,618
Peak (2011)
-0.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,609 |
| 2011 | 14,618 |
| 2012 | 14,509 |
| 2013 | 14,514 |
| 2014 | 14,368 |
| 2015 | 14,267 |
| 2016 | 14,095 |
| 2017 | 13,946 |
| 2018 | 13,798 |
| 2019 | 13,708 |
| 2020 | 13,356 |
| 2021 | 13,339 |
| 2022 | 13,225 |
| 2023 | 13,165 |
| 2024 | 13,051 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.0
Median Age
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Male
23.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.7% · Seniors (65+): 23.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $58,962$-10,718 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,960 |
| Per-capita income | $33,856 |
| Poverty rate | 11.5%+2.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Monroe County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.0%
Carpool
83.6%
Public transit
4.9%
Work from home
34.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$132,000$-67,200 vs state
Median home value
$626
Median rent
82.4%
Homeownership rate
7,147
Total housing units
77.1%
Occupied
22.9%
Vacant
17.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.2%
With health insurance
86.4%
With broadband internet
34.8%
Foreign-born
8.0%
Veterans (18+)
17.8%
With a disability
98.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.0%
High School+
10.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monroe County, Ohio has a population of 13,308 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 87th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 29 people per square mile.
The population of Monroe County has declined 10.7% since 2010 (14,609 → 13,051), a -0.80% annualized rate.
The median household income in Monroe County, Ohio is $58,962, with mean (average) household income of $80,960 and per-capita income of $33,856. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Monroe County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Monroe County, Ohio is 46.0 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.
The median home value in Monroe County is $132,000 and median monthly rent is $626. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,147 total housing units, 22.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Monroe County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Monroe County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.