Monroe, GA Demographics

A map of Monroe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,330	7,267	46.8%	48.7%
Black	6,364	6,068	40.7%	40.6%
Hispanic	1,030	704	6.6%	4.7%
Multiracial	819	595	5.2%	4.0%
Native American/Other	105	138	0.7%	0.9%
Asian	0	156	0.0%	1.0%

Monroe, Georgia has an estimated population of 15,648, an increase from the 14,928 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.8% White, 40.7% Black, 6.6% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monroe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monroe has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monroe, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 60.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monroe is ranked the 81st most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Monroe was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monroe's White Population

7,330 residents of Monroe, or 46.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monroe is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Monroe ranks 420th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 48.7% to 46.8%.

Monroe is less White than neighboring Between (81.7% White), Good Hope (95.9% White), Jersey (100% White), Bethlehem (76.7% White), and Walnut Grove (70.4% White).

Monroe's Black Population

6,364 residents of Monroe, or 40.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monroe is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Monroe ranks 214th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 40.7%.

Monroe is more Black than neighboring Between (11.8% Black), Good Hope (2.1% Black), Jersey (0% Black), Bethlehem (0% Black), and Walnut Grove (2.7% Black).

Monroe's Asian Population

0 residents of Monroe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monroe is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Monroe ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Monroe is less Asian than neighboring Bethlehem (1.3% Asian), and Walnut Grove (6.8% Asian).

Monroe's Hispanic Population

1,030 residents of Monroe, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monroe is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Monroe ranks 334th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.6%.

Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring Between (4.4% Hispanic), Good Hope (0% Hispanic), and Jersey (0% Hispanic). Monroe is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethlehem (19.2% Hispanic), and Walnut Grove (7.4% Hispanic).

Monroe's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of Monroe, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Monroe ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Good Hope (0% Native American/Other), Jersey (0% Native American/Other), Bethlehem (0% Native American/Other), and Walnut Grove (0% Native American/Other). Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Between (1% Native American/Other).

Monroe's Multiracial Population

819 residents of Monroe, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Monroe ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.2%.

Monroe is more Multiracial than neighboring Between (1% Multiracial), Good Hope (2.1% Multiracial), Jersey (0% Multiracial), and Bethlehem (2.8% Multiracial). Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Grove (12.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.