Demographics & People — Monroe, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 47,241 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~46,500 |
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| Median Age | 35.0 |
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| Total Households | 18,383 |
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| Family Households | 9,906 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5059 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,762 |
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| Black or African American | 28,526 |
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| Asian | 720 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,412 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 30,428 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,614 |
| English | 3,179 |
| American | 2,680 |
| Irish | 1,560 |
| German | 1,083 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 970 |
| Italian | 787 |
| French (except Basque) | 765 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 691 |
Language
| English Only | 42,053 |
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| Spanish | 1,245 |
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| Population 5+ | 44,159 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,245 |
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| Population 18+ | 35,524 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Monroe, Louisiana.
