Monroe, LA
Living in Monroe
Bikeability
41
Walkability
38
Commute
97
Public Transit
45
Affordability
96
Public Safety
7
Airports
6
Hospitals
31
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
48k
Population
-1k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
57%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black62%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$30k
Median Household Income
+$951 (2010–19)
65%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$140k
Median Home Value
+$34k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$499
Median Monthly Rent
+$106 (2010–19)
36%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monroe
United States45
Louisiana59
Monroe Metro Area84
Ouachita Parish88
Property Crime in Monroe
United States48
Louisiana69
Monroe Metro Area90
Ouachita Parish93
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 47 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe, LA
Our Lady of Fatima School
1 miles, NW
Prevailing Faith Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
St Frederick High School
1 miles, N
Quest School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
1 miles, N
Louisiana Tech University
33 miles, W
Grambling State University
37 miles, W
Alcorn State University
70 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe, LA
Monroe Surgical Hospital
2 miles, NW
St Francis Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Allegiance Health Center of Monroe
4 miles, N
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Monroe, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
2 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
87 miles, S
Shreveport Regional Airport
102 miles, W
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
118 miles, E