Monroe, OK Demographics

A map of Monroe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	108	139	87.8%	84.8%
Native American/Other	15	14	12.2%	8.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	6	0.0%	3.7%
Multiracial	0	5	0.0%	3.0%

Monroe, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 123, a large decrease from the 164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 12.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma 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 27.2% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monroe is ranked the 641st most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 590th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monroe's White Population

108 residents of Monroe, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monroe is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Monroe ranks 59th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's White population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. White residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 84.8% to 87.8%.

Monroe is more White than neighboring Poteau (65.3% White), Howe (52.8% White), Heavener (45.8% White), Hartford (77% White), and Cameron (70.5% White).

Monroe's Black Population

0 residents of Monroe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monroe is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Monroe ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Monroe is less Black than neighboring Poteau (1.3% Black), and Howe (3.3% 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 Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Monroe ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Monroe is less Asian than neighboring Poteau (1.1% Asian), and Hartford (0.4% Asian).

Monroe's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Monroe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monroe is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Monroe ranks 534th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.

Monroe is less Hispanic than neighboring Poteau (15.2% Hispanic), Howe (6.7% Hispanic), Heavener (37.7% Hispanic), Hartford (10.5% Hispanic), and Cameron (1.4% Hispanic).

Monroe's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Monroe, or 12.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monroe is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Monroe ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 8.5% to 12.2%.

Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Poteau (8.8% Native American/Other), Heavener (9% Native American/Other), and Hartford (1.4% Native American/Other). Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Howe (21.2% Native American/Other), and Cameron (14.4% Native American/Other).

Monroe's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Monroe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monroe is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Monroe ranks 789th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Poteau (8.4% Multiracial), Howe (15.9% Multiracial), Heavener (7.6% Multiracial), Hartford (10.7% Multiracial), and Cameron (13.7% 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.