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Monroe Charter Township, Michigan
Monroe Charter Township, charter township, in Monroe County, Michigan. Monroe Charter Township had 14,277 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,391 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,345 (±27). GEOID 2611555040.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,277
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,391 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,345 ±27
Median household income
$66,909
±$7,911 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$187,200
±$10,562 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,021
±$102 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Monroe Charter Township and what county is it in?
Monroe Charter Township is a charter township in Monroe County, Michigan. It covers 16.9 square miles of land, 853 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Monroe Charter Township: South Monroe (CDP, 6,468 in 2020) and West Monroe (CDP, 3,227 in 2020).
Monroe Charter Township is in the Monroe, MI metropolitan statistical area (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 Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,277 people lived in Monroe Charter Township on July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 14,391 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,345 (±27).
| Measure | Monroe Charter Township | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,345±27 | 155,505 | +149 |
| Households | 6,161±256 | 63,029 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.10 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,374±251 | 66,594 | no clear change |
Monroe Charter Township's population since 2000
From 13,491 in 2000 to 14,277 in 2025: up 5.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Monroe Charter Township 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 Charter Township?
The median resident of Monroe Charter Township is 46.8 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Monroe Charter Township | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8±2.4 | 42.8 | +5.1 |
| Under 18 years | 15.8%±1.6 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±2.2 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 49.6%±2.2 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2%±2.3 pts | 88.5% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9%±2.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±1.5 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1%±2.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±3.0 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4%±2.4 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Charter Township earn?
Half of Monroe Charter Township's 6,161 households earn less than $66,909 a year (±$7,911), against $77,335 in Monroe County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $67,428 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Monroe Charter Township | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,909±$7,911 | $77,335 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,013±$6,895 | $98,107 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,705±$2,535 | $40,470 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4%±3.7 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.2%±10.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.8%±3.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.9%±2.3 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±2.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Charter Township?
Owners occupy 80.0% of Monroe Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,200 by its owner (±$10,562). The median renter pays $1,021 a month including utilities, and 54.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Monroe Charter Township | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,200±$10,562 | $228,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,021±$102 | $1,059 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.6%±11.4 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,453±$77 | $1,586 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0%±3.3 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.0%±3.3 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Housing units | 6,374±251 | 66,594 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±3.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3%±3.9 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.6%±3.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7%±2.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2%±2.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Charter Township building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Monroe Charter Township in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
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 Charter Township work and get to work?
77.4% of Monroe Charter Township's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Monroe Charter Township | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9%±3.7 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±2.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4%±4.3 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±2.7 pts | 8.8% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±2.1 | 26.2 min | +2.6 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 Charter Township?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Monroe Charter Township, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,496 (Tract 8323) to $94,306 (Tract 8324).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8325Monroe County | 4,986 | $69,318 |
| Tract 8324Monroe County | 4,501 | $94,306 |
| Tract 8323Monroe County | 4,057 | $56,496 |
| Tract 8322Monroe County | 2,006 | $70,185 |
| Tract 8318Monroe County | 1,370 | $48,011 |
| Tract 8320Monroe County | 1,516 | $46,765 |
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 Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Monroe Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Monroe Charter Township is the 892nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 78th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Monroe Charter Township ranks 803rd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 78th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 895th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 387th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 803rd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 609th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 789th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 516th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 350th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 801st | 1,350 |
| Median age | 410th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 903rd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 724th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 765th | 1,356 |
Monroe Charter Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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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 Charter Township?
10 of the 57 figures for Monroe Charter Township 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
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