Monroe County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 31st-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Monroe County, Wisconsin is 46,169 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $68,213, the median home value is $197,200, and the median age is 39.6.
The population of Monroe County has grown 3.5% since 2010 (44,813 → 46,370), a +0.24% annualized rate.
46,169
Population
+0.24%
Annual growth
51
People / sq mi
$68,213
Median Income
$197,200
Median Home Value
Monroe County covers 901 sq mi of land at 51.2 people per square mile.
About Monroe County, WI
Age is the most distinctive thing about Monroe County: a median age of 39.6, in line with the national median. With 46,169 residents, Monroe County is a county in Wisconsin. It ranks #31 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
Median household income is $68,213, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $197,200, with typical rent around $920.
Roughly 20.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 8.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Monroe County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Monroe County had a population of 44,813 in 2010 and 46,370 in 2024, a 3.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,674 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.25%.
46,370
Population (2024)
44,813
Population (2010)
46,674
Peak (2019)
0.25%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,813 |
| 2011 | 45,059 |
| 2012 | 45,008 |
| 2013 | 45,123 |
| 2014 | 45,162 |
| 2015 | 45,314 |
| 2016 | 45,505 |
| 2017 | 45,818 |
| 2018 | 46,197 |
| 2019 | 46,674 |
| 2020 | 46,299 |
| 2021 | 46,157 |
| 2022 | 46,021 |
| 2023 | 46,193 |
| 2024 | 46,370 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.6
Median Age
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Male
17.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 17.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $68,213$-7,457 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,024 |
| Per-capita income | $34,501 |
| Poverty rate | 8.7%+2.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Monroe County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
78.1%
Public transit
8.3%
Work from home
20.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$197,200$-50,200 vs state
Median home value
$920
Median rent
72.4%
Homeownership rate
19,918
Total housing units
91.8%
Occupied
8.2%
Vacant
27.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.1%
With health insurance
89.6%
With broadband internet
20.1%
Foreign-born
12.3%
Veterans (18+)
13.7%
With a disability
91.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.8%
High School+
20.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monroe County, Wisconsin has a population of 46,169 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 51 people per square mile.
The population of Monroe County has grown 3.5% since 2010 (44,813 → 46,370), a +0.24% annualized rate.
The median household income in Monroe County, Wisconsin is $68,213, with mean (average) household income of $85,024 and per-capita income of $34,501. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Monroe County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%), Black or African American (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Monroe County, Wisconsin is 39.6 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.
The median home value in Monroe County is $197,200 and median monthly rent is $920. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,918 total housing units, 8.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Monroe County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Monroe County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.