County · New York
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County, New York. Monroe County had 750,506 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). It holds 38 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 10 census-designated) and 211 census tracts. GEOID 36055.
Monroe County is one of the 5 counties of the Rochester, NY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
750,506
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 759,443 · ACS 2020-2024: 753,753
Median household income
$76,382
±$1,188 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$213,700
±$2,163 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,173
±$12 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Monroe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 759,443 residents in Monroe County. The Census Bureau estimates 750,506 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 753,753 over 657 square miles of land.
| Measure | Monroe County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 753,753 | 19,852,366 | +10,412 |
| Households | 318,428±1,337 | 7,722,646 | +16,480 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.01 | 2.49 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 339,430±203 | 8,585,241 | +11,550 |
Monroe County's population since 2000
From 735,343 in 2000 to 750,506 in 2025: up 2.1%. 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 38 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Rochester with 206,108 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Rochester | 211,328 | $47,213 |
|---|---|---|
| Greece (town) | 96,926 | $79,783 |
| Irondequoit | 51,043 | $79,162 |
| Perinton (town) | 47,479 | $112,093 |
| Henrietta (town) | 47,096 | $85,943 |
| Webster (town) | 45,327 | $94,313 |
| Penfield (town) | 39,438 | $119,154 |
| Brighton | 37,137 | $85,467 |
| Pittsford (town) | 30,617 | $145,581 |
| Gates (town) | 29,167 | $77,080 |
| Chili (town) | 29,123 | $89,793 |
| Ogden (town) | 20,270 | $91,563 |
| Parma (town) | 16,217 | $93,558 |
| Greece | 14,429 | $65,849 |
| Sweden (town) | 13,244 | $75,711 |
| North Gates | 9,458 | $76,277 |
| Mendon (town) | 9,095 | $131,778 |
| Hamlin (town) | 8,725 | $83,510 |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyGEOID 3663014 | 7,322 | $20,192 |
| Brockport | 7,104 | $69,866 |
| Clarkson (town) | 6,904 | $83,286 |
| East Rochester | 6,334 | $73,344 |
| Hilton | 6,027 | $87,377 |
| Webster | 5,651 | $70,495 |
| Riga (town) | 5,586 | $100,750 |
| Fairport | 5,501 | $107,009 |
| Hamlin | 5,177 | $73,314 |
| Gates | 4,956 | $54,647 |
| Wheatland (town) | 4,897 | $82,538 |
| Clarkson | 4,694 | $76,368 |
| Spencerport | 3,685 | $81,029 |
| Rush (town) | 3,490 | $122,519 |
| Honeoye Falls | 2,706 | $82,162 |
| Churchville | 2,091 | $96,477 |
| Scottsville | 2,009 | $80,024 |
| Pittsford | 1,419 | $119,211 |
| St. John Fisher CollegeGEOID 3664606 | 1,307 | not published |
| Nazareth CollegeGEOID 3649715 | 1,182 | not published |
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 39.6 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.5%. 7.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Monroe County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6±0.2 | 39.8 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.9% | 19.8% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.7%±0.1 pts | 52.8% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.5%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | −1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.9%±0.3 pts | 22.8% | −0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.6%±0.3 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±0.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±0.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1%±0.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±0.3 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.5%±0.7 pts | 40.2% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6%±0.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 318,428 households earn less than $76,382 a year (±$1,188), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,934 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,448 after inflation. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Monroe County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,382±$1,188 | $85,974 | +$2,448 |
| Mean household income | $102,656±$1,294 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,107±$541 | $50,712 | +$2,460 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6%±0.6 pts | 14.0% | −0.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.8%±1.3 pts | 18.3% | −2.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.0%±0.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4%±0.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 63.7% of Monroe County's occupied homes and renters 36.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $213,700 by its owner (±$2,163). The median renter pays $1,173 a month including utilities, and 42.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Monroe County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $213,700±$2,163 | $423,800 | +$31,065 |
| Median gross rent | $1,173±$12 | $1,621 | +$32 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.4%±1.2 pts | 43.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,676±$17 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.7%±0.6 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 339,430±203 | 8,585,241 | +11,550 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2%±0.5 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.7%±0.5 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 755 new housing units across Monroe County in 2025 (586 single-family), 1.0 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?
70.9% of Monroe County's workers drive alone and 15.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Monroe County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2%±0.5 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±0.3 pts | 6.4% | −0.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.9%±0.7 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±0.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.6%±0.5 pts | 14.9% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.9 min±0.3 | 32.6 min | −0.5 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 are Monroe County's census tracts?
Monroe County is divided into 211 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $12,369 (Tract 92) to $227,292 (Tract 123.07).
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 New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 62 |
| Median household income | 22nd of 62 |
| Median home value | 26th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 62 |
| Median age | 48th of 62 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Monroe County 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.