Town · Connecticut
Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe, town, in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Monroe had 19,341 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,825 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,949 (±24). GEOID 0912048620.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,341
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,825 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,949 ±24
Median household income
$157,250
±$12,323 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$503,200
±$30,959 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$994
±$860 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Monroe and what county is it in?
Monroe is a town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 26.1 square miles of land, 722 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Monroe: Stepney (CDP, 4,280 in 2020) and East Village (CDP, 4,057 in 2020).
Monroe is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Monroe, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,341 people lived in Monroe on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 18,825 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,949 (±24).
| Measure | Monroe | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,949±24 | 329,259 | – |
| Households | 6,209±307 | 119,633 | – |
| Average household size | 3.04±0.15 | 2.67 | – |
| Housing units | 6,589±295 | 126,039 | – |
Monroe's population since 2000
From 19,247 in 2000 to 19,341 in 2025: up 0.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Monroe as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Monroe?
The median resident of Monroe is 43.5 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.4%. 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Monroe | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±2.2 | 39.8 | – |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±2.1 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6%±1.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 50.6%±2.5 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.4%±2.6 pts | 26.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.9%±4.2 pts | 51.9% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.5%±2.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.9%±2.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.9%±3.7 pts | 34.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 7.3%±1.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±1.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2%±1.1 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.3%±4.8 pts | 41.7% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.8%±4.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.9%±2.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Monroe earn?
Half of Monroe's 6,209 households earn less than $157,250 a year (±$12,323), against $89,667 in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Monroe | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $157,250±$12,323 | $89,667 | – |
| Mean household income | $216,662±$32,731 | $139,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $72,872±$11,150 | $52,385 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.8%±2.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5%±2.8 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5%±2.7 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Monroe?
Owners occupy 95.7% of Monroe's occupied homes and renters 4.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $503,200 by its owner (±$30,959).
| Measure | Monroe | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $503,200±$30,959 | $428,800 | – |
| Median gross rent | $994±$860 | $1,546 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.6%±21.4 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,225±$185 | $2,832 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.7%±2.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.3%±2.6 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 6,589±295 | 126,039 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±2.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2%±11.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.7%±3.6 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±3.3 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Monroe building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units in Monroe in 2025 (15 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Monroe work and get to work?
76.6% of Monroe's workers drive alone and 15.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Monroe | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.2%±2.7 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6%±3.7 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0%±2.0 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.6%±1.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.4%±3.3 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min±3.0 | 31.3 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Monroe?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Monroe (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $154,688 (Tract 1002) to $164,905 (Tract 1003).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1002Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 6,601 | $154,688 |
| Tract 1003Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 6,580 | $164,905 |
| Tract 1001Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 5,768 | $155,553 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Monroe) · Census block assignment files
How does Monroe compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Monroe is the 615th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 37th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Monroe ranks 53rd of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 37th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 62nd | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 169th | 303 |
| Median household income | 53rd | 294 |
| Per capita income | 75th | 303 |
| Median home value | 68th | 300 |
| Poverty rate | 191st | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 83rd | 297 |
| Median age | 181st | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 14th | 300 |
| Work from home | 165th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 40th | 302 |
Monroe's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Monroe with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Monroe?
15 of the 57 figures for Monroe on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Monroe are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.