Monroe, NY Demographics

A map of Monroe's Population by Race

Monroe, New York has an estimated population of 9,515, a slight increase from the 9,343 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.2% White, 28.1% Hispanic, 13.5% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 1.1% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New York 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 61.0% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monroe is ranked the 211th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 220th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monroe's White Population

4,870 residents of Monroe, or 51.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Monroe ranks 1182nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 54.0% to 51.2%.

Monroe is more White than neighboring Walton Park (47.5% White), Harriman (38.7% White), and Mountain Lodge Park (38.3% White). Monroe is less White than neighboring Kiryas Joel (95.7% White), and South Blooming Grove (80.5% White).

Monroe's Black Population

1,287 residents of Monroe, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Monroe ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Black population has grown by an estimated 102.0%. Black residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 6.8% to 13.5%.

Monroe is more Black than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.3% Black), Walton Park (10% Black), South Blooming Grove (3.2% Black), and Mountain Lodge Park (0% Black). Monroe is less Black than neighboring Harriman (14.5% Black).

Monroe's Asian Population

252 residents of Monroe, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monroe is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Monroe ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Asian residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.6%.

Monroe is more Asian than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.1% Asian), Walton Park (1% Asian), South Blooming Grove (0.4% Asian), and Mountain Lodge Park (0% Asian). Monroe is less Asian than neighboring Harriman (11.9% Asian).

Monroe's Hispanic Population

2,676 residents of Monroe, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monroe is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Monroe ranks 65th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 29.9% to 28.1%.

Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring Kiryas Joel (2.2% Hispanic), and South Blooming Grove (14.8% Hispanic). Monroe is less Hispanic than neighboring Walton Park (36.8% Hispanic), Harriman (32.1% Hispanic), and Mountain Lodge Park (60.8% Hispanic).

Monroe's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of Monroe, or 1.1% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Monroe ranks 347th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.8% Native American/Other), Walton Park (1% Native American/Other), South Blooming Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mountain Lodge Park (0% Native American/Other). Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harriman (1.2% Native American/Other).

Monroe's Multiracial Population

325 residents of Monroe, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monroe ranks 828th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.4%.

Monroe is more Multiracial than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.9% Multiracial), Harriman (1.5% Multiracial), South Blooming Grove (0.6% Multiracial), and Mountain Lodge Park (0.9% Multiracial). Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Walton Park (3.7% 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.