Monroe, WA Demographics

A map of Monroe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,532	12,833	63.4%	65.1%
Hispanic	3,480	3,771	17.6%	19.1%
Asian	1,878	782	9.5%	4.0%
Multiracial	1,006	1,320	5.1%	6.7%
Black	628	669	3.2%	3.4%
Native American/Other	231	324	1.2%	1.6%

Monroe, Washington has an estimated population of 19,755, a less than 1% change from the 19,699 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% White, 17.6% Hispanic, 9.5% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, and 1.2% 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 Washington 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 53.1% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monroe is ranked the 77th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monroe's White Population

12,532 residents of Monroe, or 63.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Monroe ranks 476th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 65.1% to 63.4%.

Monroe is less White than neighboring Monroe North (74.7% White), Chain Lake (86% White), High Bridge (88.8% White), Three Lakes (84.4% White), and Woods Creek (77.1% White).

Monroe's Black Population

628 residents of Monroe, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Monroe ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Monroe is more Black than neighboring Monroe North (1% Black), Chain Lake (0% Black), High Bridge (0% Black), Three Lakes (0.7% Black), and Woods Creek (0.1% Black).

Monroe's Asian Population

1,878 residents of Monroe, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Monroe ranks 141st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 140.2%. Asian residents' share of Monroe's population has increased from 4.0% to 9.5%.

Monroe is more Asian than neighboring Monroe North (2.7% Asian), Chain Lake (3% Asian), High Bridge (1.3% Asian), Three Lakes (0.9% Asian), and Woods Creek (4.6% Asian).

Monroe's Hispanic Population

3,480 residents of Monroe, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monroe is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Monroe ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 19.1% to 17.6%.

Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring Monroe North (14.8% Hispanic), Chain Lake (4.4% Hispanic), High Bridge (4.5% Hispanic), Three Lakes (1.1% Hispanic), and Woods Creek (11.6% Hispanic).

Monroe's Native American/Other Population

231 residents of Monroe, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Monroe ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monroe North (0.7% Native American/Other), and Woods Creek (0.4% Native American/Other). Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring High Bridge (3.8% Native American/Other), and Three Lakes (2.7% Native American/Other).

Monroe's Multiracial Population

1,006 residents of Monroe, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monroe is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monroe ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monroe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Monroe's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.1%.

Monroe is more Multiracial than neighboring High Bridge (1.6% Multiracial). Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Monroe North (6.2% Multiracial), Chain Lake (5.4% Multiracial), Three Lakes (10.2% Multiracial), and Woods Creek (6.3% 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.