Monroe, NC Demographics

A map of Monroe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,059	14,118	43.7%	40.8%
Hispanic	11,365	10,939	30.9%	31.7%
Black	7,246	7,787	19.7%	22.5%
Multiracial	1,377	1,077	3.7%	3.1%
Asian	363	390	1.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	349	251	0.9%	0.7%

Monroe, North Carolina has an estimated population of 36,759, an increase from the 34,562 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.7% White, 30.9% Hispanic, 19.7% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina 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 68.1% in 2020 and 67.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monroe is ranked the 28th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monroe's White Population

16,059 residents of Monroe, or 43.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monroe is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Monroe ranks 653rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 40.8% to 43.7%.

Monroe is less White than neighboring Unionville (89% White), Indian Trail (64.7% White), Lake Park (74.7% White), Wingate (45.1% White), and Hemby Bridge (76% White).

Monroe's Black Population

7,246 residents of Monroe, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Monroe ranks 251st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Black residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 22.5% to 19.7%.

Monroe is more Black than neighboring Unionville (2.6% Black), Indian Trail (12% Black), Lake Park (4.5% Black), and Hemby Bridge (3.7% Black). Monroe is less Black than neighboring Wingate (22.8% Black).

Monroe's Asian Population

363 residents of Monroe, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monroe is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Monroe ranks 234th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Asian residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Monroe is more Asian than neighboring Unionville (0% Asian), Lake Park (0.9% Asian), and Wingate (0.8% Asian). Monroe is less Asian than neighboring Indian Trail (3.5% Asian), and Hemby Bridge (2.2% Asian).

Monroe's Hispanic Population

11,365 residents of Monroe, or 30.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monroe is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Monroe ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 31.7% to 30.9%.

Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring Unionville (3.2% Hispanic), Indian Trail (14.7% Hispanic), Lake Park (15.5% Hispanic), Wingate (25.9% Hispanic), and Hemby Bridge (11.5% Hispanic).

Monroe's Native American/Other Population

349 residents of Monroe, or 0.9% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Monroe ranks 409th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 39.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Trail (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lake Park (0% Native American/Other). Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Unionville (1.4% Native American/Other), Wingate (1.2% Native American/Other), and Hemby Bridge (2.4% Native American/Other).

Monroe's Multiracial Population

1,377 residents of Monroe, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Monroe ranks 529th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.7%.

Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Indian Trail (4.4% Multiracial), Lake Park (4.4% Multiracial), Wingate (4.3% Multiracial), and Hemby Bridge (4.1% 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.