Monroe County, IN

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2020 Population

147,318

0.585% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

29.9

1.01% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

22.6%

3.8% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,229

4.8% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$189,900

8.14% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

73,614

0.156% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Monroe County, IN had a population of 147k people with a median age of 29.9 and a median household income of $52,229. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Monroe County, IN grew from 146,461 to 147,318, a 0.585% increase and its median household income grew from $49,839 to $52,229, a 4.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), and White (Hispanic) (2.27%).

None of the households in Monroe County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Monroe County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monroe County, IN are Indiana University-Bloomington (11,660 degrees awarded in 2020) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington (55 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Monroe County, IN was $189,900, and the homeownership rate was 55.2%.

Most people in Monroe County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Monroe County, IN borders Brown County, IN, Greene County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Morgan County, IN, and Owen County, IN.

Population & Diversity

Monroe County, IN is home to a population of 147k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 8.18% of Monroe County, IN residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

In 2020, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Monroe County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.64k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.81k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

94.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.2% of Monroe County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Monroe County, IN was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Monroe County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroe County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 90
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.64k ± 379
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.81k ± 294

3.51%

Hispanic Population

5.17k people

3.51% of the people in Monroe County, IN are hispanic (5.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Monroe County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,901 ± 7,815 people
India
33,655 ± 4,493 people
China
21,706 ± 3,611 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 102,901 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,655 and China with 21,706.

Foreign-Born Population

8.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

8.18%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

As of 2020, 8.18% of Monroe County, IN residents (12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroe County, IN was 8.18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Monroe County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,126 ± 319
Gulf War (2001-)
1,267 ± 258
Gulf War (1990s)
910 ± 286

Monroe County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monroe County, IN employs 73.6k people. The largest industries in Monroe County, IN are Educational Services (17,959 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,987 people), and Retail Trade (7,469 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,547), Public Administration ($59,182), and Manufacturing ($47,810).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,739. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

73.6k

2020 Value

± 2,157

0.156%

1 Year growth

± 4.04%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Monroe County, IN grew at a rate of 0.156%, from 73.5k employees to 73.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroe County, IN, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,584 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,465 people), and Management Occupations (7,300 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroe County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.6k

2020 Value

± 2,157

0.156%

1 Year growth

± 4.04%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Monroe County, IN grew at a rate of 0.156%, from 73.5k employees to 73.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroe County, IN, are Educational Services (17,959 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,987 people), and Retail Trade (7,469 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroe County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Monroe County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,148

Median earning men ± $1,702

$25,901

Median earning women ± $1,792

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($64,669), Manufacturing ($53,655), and Wholesale Trade ($45,972).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($50,902), Wholesale Trade ($38,750), and Manufacturing ($37,098).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,560
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
725
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
647
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.63M
Manufacturing
$1.05M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$288k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $78.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($44.4B) and Base metals ($39.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$486B

2020 Value in Indiana

$897B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

84.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $486B. This is expected to increase 84.5% to $897B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$41.4B
Michigan
$40.6B
Ohio
$40B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.4B, followed by Michigan with $40.6B and Ohio and $40B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Monroe County, IN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Monroe County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Monroe County, IN awarded 11,715 degrees. The student population of Monroe County, IN in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 21,869 male students and 21,296 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monroe County, IN are White (7,679 and 77.4%), followed by Asian (677 and 6.82%), Hispanic or Latino (623 and 6.28%), and Black or African American (454 and 4.57%).

The largest universities in Monroe County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University-Bloomington (11,660 and 99.5%) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington (55 and 0.469%).

The most popular majors in Monroe County, IN are General Business (3,128 and 26.7%), Public Administration (782 and 6.68%), and Informatics (512 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Monroe County, IN for a public four year colleges is $9,815 for in-state students and $36,194 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Monroe County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 43,165 (50.7% men and 49.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 43,165 students enrolled in Monroe County, IN, 50.7% men and 49.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,484 records, of which 49.4% were women and 50.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
2,002 degree-majors awarded
Public Administration
593 degree-majors awarded
Informatics
495 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monroe County, IN was General Business with 2,002 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Monroe County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indiana University-Bloomington
11,660 degrees awarded
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
55 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University-Bloomington with 11,660 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 6,007 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monroe County, IN, which is 1.05 times more than the 5,708 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,679 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 677 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,815) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,406) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,110) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Measure

In 2020, 0.655% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.645% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.72M), Some college (1.14M), and Bachelors Degree (831k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monroe County, IN was $189,900 in 2020, which is 0.826 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $175,600 to $189,900, a 8.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Monroe County, IN is 55.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Monroe County, IN have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroe County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Monroe County, IN is $52,229. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Monroe County, IN was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $105,531, followed by Census Tract 15.01 and Census Tract 13.05, with respective values of $87,412 and $82,264.

In 2021, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Monroe County, IN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.62%.

Housing

Property

$189,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,619

$31,146

Median Property Taxes

±$1,326

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monroe County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monroe County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.2%

Homeownership

2020

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 55.2% of the housing units in Monroe County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monroe County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 10.01
Census Tract 15.01
Census Tract 13.05

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monroe County, IN was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $105,531, followed by Census Tract 15.01 and Census Tract 13.05, with respective values of $87,412 and $82,264.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Monroe County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,229

Median Household Income

± $2,364

56.4k

Number of Households

± 1,924

In 2020, the median household income of the 56.4k households in Monroe County, IN grew to $52,229 from the previous year's value of $49,839.

The following chart displays the households in Monroe County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Monroe County, IN is from Indiana.

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2020, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.725% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71%)
Carpooled (9.52%)
Worked At Home (7.71%)

In 2020, 71% of workers in Monroe County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.52%) and those who worked at home (7.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroe County, IN have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Monroe County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monroe County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Monroe County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monroe County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Monroe County, IN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.62%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroe County, IN (29.7k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monroe County, IN is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 15% of the children was living in poverty in Monroe County, IN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 5.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 307 in Monroe County, IN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 4.83 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.3% of the population of Monroe County, IN has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 9.02% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, IN see 1689 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1709 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1855 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,689 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monroe County, IN

Primary care physicians in Monroe County, IN see an average of 1,689 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,709 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Monroe County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 36.9% between 18 and 34 years, 30.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.72%

Uninsured

56.2%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

9.02%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroe County, IN declined by 7.72% from 8.36% to 7.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monroe County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.1 in Monroe County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Monroe County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.2% in Monroe County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Monroe County, IN.

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