County · Indiana
Monroe County, Indiana
Monroe County, Indiana. Monroe County had 143,345 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 17 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 11 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 33 census tracts. GEOID 18105.
Monroe County is one of the 2 counties of the Bloomington, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
143,345
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 139,718 · ACS 2020-2024: 140,965
Median household income
$65,868
±$2,341 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$285,200
±$8,234 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,193
±$28 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Monroe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 139,718 residents in Monroe County. The Census Bureau estimates 143,345 for July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 140,965 over 395 square miles of land.
| Measure | Monroe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 140,965 | 6,851,073 | −5,496 |
| Households | 59,236±750 | 2,716,009 | +3,612 |
| Average household size | 2.14±0.03 | 2.46 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 65,657±201 | 2,976,568 | +4,057 |
Monroe County's population since 2000
From 120,563 in 2000 to 143,345 in 2025: up 18.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Monroe County?
Monroe County holds 17 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 11 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Bloomington with 83,307 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bloomington | 79,168 | $50,465 |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Township, Monroe County | 52,807 | $66,567 |
| Bloomington Township | 42,238 | $44,748 |
| Richland Township, Monroe County | 15,098 | $100,957 |
| Van Buren Township, Monroe County | 12,802 | $74,397 |
| Ellettsville | 6,655 | $90,213 |
| Clear Creek Township, Monroe County | 5,309 | $84,150 |
| Smithville-Sanders | 3,323 | $74,750 |
| Benton Township, Monroe County | 3,260 | $90,296 |
| Bean Blossom Township | 2,941 | $82,794 |
| Washington Township, Monroe County | 1,977 | $80,233 |
| Indian Creek Township, Monroe CountyGEOID 1810536072 | 1,559 | $78,548 |
| Salt Creek Township, Monroe County | 1,423 | $89,861 |
| HarrodsburgGEOID 1832170 | 656 | $35,417 |
| StanfordGEOID 1872584 | – | $131,289 |
| Polk Township, Monroe CountyGEOID 1810560984 | 304 | $64,709 |
| StinesvilleGEOID 1873232 | 203 | $64,464 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Monroe County?
The median resident of Monroe County is 31.2 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 6.8%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Monroe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2±0.2 | 38.1 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 15.7% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% | 8.6% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.7%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.3 pts | 9.1% | +0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.8%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6%±0.6 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±0.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1%±0.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±0.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.5%±1.5 pts | 29.5% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.6%±1.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Monroe County's 59,236 households earn less than $65,868 a year (±$2,341), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,337 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,531 after inflation. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Monroe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,868±$2,341 | $71,957 | +$4,531 |
| Mean household income | $91,421±$3,759 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,653±$1,569 | $38,351 | +$3,561 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | −3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4%±2.8 pts | 16.0% | −4.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0%±1.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 54.0% of Monroe County's occupied homes and renters 46.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $285,200 by its owner (±$8,234). The median renter pays $1,193 a month including utilities, and 52.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Monroe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $285,200±$8,234 | $218,200 | +$69,090 |
| Median gross rent | $1,193±$28 | $1,062 | +$61 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.7%±2.6 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,532±$50 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.0%±1.3 pts | 70.6% | −1.9 pts |
| Housing units | 65,657±201 | 2,976,568 | +4,057 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±1.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.4%±1.5 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7%±0.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1%±0.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 1,139 new housing units across Monroe County in 2025 (190 single-family), 7.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Monroe County get to work?
64.8% of Monroe County's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Monroe County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±1.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8%±1.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 6.3%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9%±1.3 pts | 10.7% | +11.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min±0.7 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
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 are Monroe County's census tracts?
Monroe County is divided into 33 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,282 (Tract 1) to $116,544 (Tract 10.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Monroe County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 37th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 92 |
| Median household income | 59th of 92 |
| Median home value | 4th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 92 |
| Median age | 91st of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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