South Monroe, MI Demographics

A map of South Monroe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,061	5,500	87.1%	85.0%
Hispanic	380	253	5.5%	3.9%
Multiracial	269	331	3.9%	5.1%
Black	206	298	3.0%	4.6%
Native American/Other	26	37	0.4%	0.6%
Asian	18	49	0.3%	0.8%

South Monroe, Michigan has an estimated population of 6,960, an increase from the 6,468 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Monroe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Monroe has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Monroe, that probability was 27.1% in 2020 and 23.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Monroe is ranked the 145th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). South Monroe was ranked the 148th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Monroe's White Population

6,061 residents of South Monroe, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Monroe is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. South Monroe ranks 544th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Monroe's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of South Monroe's population has increased from 85.0% to 87.1%.

South Monroe is more White than neighboring Monroe (82.7% White), and Luna Pier (84.6% White). South Monroe is less White than neighboring West Monroe (91.4% White), Detroit Beach (95.8% White), and Woodland Beach (90.3% White).

South Monroe's Black Population

206 residents of South Monroe, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Monroe is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. South Monroe ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Monroe's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. Black residents' share of South Monroe's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.0%.

South Monroe is more Black than neighboring West Monroe (0.1% Black), Luna Pier (0.6% Black), Detroit Beach (0.3% Black), and Woodland Beach (0% Black). South Monroe is less Black than neighboring Monroe (7.5% Black).

South Monroe's Asian Population

18 residents of South Monroe, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Monroe is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. South Monroe ranks 225th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Monroe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Asian residents' share of South Monroe's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

South Monroe is more Asian than neighboring West Monroe (0% Asian), and Detroit Beach (0% Asian). South Monroe is less Asian than neighboring Monroe (0.5% Asian), Luna Pier (1.7% Asian), and Woodland Beach (3.2% Asian).

South Monroe's Hispanic Population

380 residents of South Monroe, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Monroe is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Monroe ranks 290th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Monroe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Monroe's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.5%.

South Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring West Monroe (3.5% Hispanic), Monroe (2.7% Hispanic), Luna Pier (4.6% Hispanic), Detroit Beach (0% Hispanic), and Woodland Beach (0% Hispanic).

South Monroe's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of South Monroe, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Monroe is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Monroe ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Monroe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

South Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Luna Pier (0% Native American/Other), Detroit Beach (0% Native American/Other), and Woodland Beach (0% Native American/Other). South Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Monroe (0.9% Native American/Other), and Monroe (0.6% Native American/Other).

South Monroe's Multiracial Population

269 residents of South Monroe, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Monroe is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. South Monroe ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Monroe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Monroe's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.9%.

South Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring West Monroe (4.1% Multiracial), Monroe (5.9% Multiracial), Luna Pier (8.5% Multiracial), and Woodland Beach (6.6% 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.