City · Georgia
Monroe, Georgia
Monroe, city, in Walton County, Georgia. Monroe had 16,507 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,928 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,648 (±23). GEOID 1352192.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,507
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,928 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,648 ±23
Median household income
$44,656
±$7,456 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$259,300
±$62,007 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,105
±$97 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Monroe and what county is it in?
Monroe is a city in Walton County, Georgia. It covers 15.7 square miles of land, 953 residents per square mile in 2020.
Monroe is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 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 16,507 people lived in Monroe on July 1, 2025, up 10.4% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 14,928 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,648 (±23).
| Measure | Monroe | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,648 ±23 | 103,313 | +2,230 |
| Households | 5,197 ±417 | 35,755 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.91 ±0.23 | 2.86 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,684 ±437 | 37,468 | no clear change |
Monroe's population since 2000
From 11,407 in 2000 to 16,507 in 2025: up 44.7%. 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 30.7 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.7%.
| Measure | Monroe | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7 ±2.8 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.4% ±3.5 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±2.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 46.5% ±2.5 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% ±3.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.8% ±6.2 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.7% ±6.0 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±2.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.2% ±3.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.2% ±3.7 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.3% ±4.4 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1% ±3.5 pts | 24.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±1.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.4% ±5.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 5,197 households earn less than $44,656 a year (±$7,456), against $84,945 in Walton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $39,062 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Monroe | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,656 ±$7,456 | $84,945 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,079 ±$9,318 | $104,167 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,810 ±$4,011 | $37,047 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.8% ±7.7 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 56.0% ±14.0 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.1% ±7.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±3.3 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9% ±4.7 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 42.3% of Monroe's occupied homes and renters 57.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $259,300 by its owner (±$62,007). The median renter pays $1,105 a month including utilities, and 51.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Monroe | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $259,300 ±$62,007 | $339,500 | +$102,510 |
| Median gross rent | $1,105 ±$97 | $1,175 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.9% ±10.2 pts | 45.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,746 ±$135 | $1,882 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.3% ±6.6 pts | 79.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.7% ±6.6 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,684 ±437 | 37,468 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6% ±3.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±4.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.9% ±6.4 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% ±2.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% ±3.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5% ±4.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.3% ±3.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 78 new housing units in Monroe in 2025 (78 in single-family houses), 4.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
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?
73.9% of Monroe's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.6%.
| Measure | Monroe | Walton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2% ±4.7 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.6% ±5.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9% ±6.1 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±4.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0% ±5.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min ±5.1 | 34.4 min | +6.6 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?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Monroe, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,119 (Tract 1104) to $84,464 (Tract 1107.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1104Walton County | 8,062 | $44,119 |
| Tract 1103.01Walton County | 3,824 | $79,750 |
| Tract 1107.02Walton County | 4,596 | $55,000 |
| Tract 1107.01Walton County | 3,052 | $84,464 |
| Tract 1103.02Walton County | 3,605 | $55,559 |
| Tract 1106.01Walton County | 5,704 | $103,429 |
| Tract 1105.03Walton County | 4,050 | $105,288 |
| Tract 1106.02Walton County | 6,044 | $77,255 |
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 Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Monroe is the 2,256th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 77th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Monroe ranks 270th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 77th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 80th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 161st | 360 |
| Median household income | 270th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 277th | 357 |
| Median home value | 127th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 161st | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 250th | 343 |
| Median age | 320th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 312th | 354 |
| Work from home | 108th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 69th | 359 |
Monroe's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, 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?
11 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' public schools in Monroe.