Monroe, Louisiana metropolitan area

The Monroe metropolitan satatistical area is a metropolitan area in northern Louisiana that covers three parishes—Ouachita, Union, and Morehouse. According to the 2010 United States census, the MSA had a population of 180,782, which increased to 207,104 at the 2020 census.

For the Monroe metropolitan area in Michigan, see Monroe County, Michigan.
Monroe
Metropolitan area
Metropolitan Monroe
Downtown Monroe
Downtown Monroe
Map of Monroe, Louisiana metropolitan area highlighted in red
Map of Monroe, Louisiana metropolitan area highlighted in red
Country United States
State Louisiana
Principal cityMonroe
Other citiesWest Monroe, Louisiana
Bastrop, Louisiana
Farmerville, Louisiana
Population
 (2020)
 • Total207,104
Interstate
U.S. Highways
RiverOuachita River

Parishes

Communities

Cities

Towns

Villages

Census-designated places

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 170,053 people, 64,073 households, and 44,731 families residing within the MSA.[1] By the publication of the 2020 United States census, its population increased to 207,104.[2] With the publication of the 2020 American Community Survey, its population decreased to an estimated 202,138.[3]

In 2000, the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Monroe was 65.19% White, 32.87% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 1.30% of the population; the 2020 American Community Survey's 5-year census estimates program determined its racial and ethnic makeup was 58% White, 38% Black or African American, 1% Asian, 1% multiracial, and 2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.[3]

At the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the MSA was $30,544, and the median income for a family was $38,120. Males had a median income of $31,055 versus $22,105 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $15,952; in 2020, its median income increased to $43,212 with 23.5% of its population living at or below the poverty line.

See also

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. Bureau, US Census. "2020 Population and Housing State Data". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  3. "Census profile: Monroe, LA Metro Area". Census Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
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