Monroe County Summary

Life in Monroe County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Monroe County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Monroe County:

  • The population in Monroe County is 46,208.

  • The median home value in Monroe County is $227,287.

  • The median income in Monroe County is $66,451.

  • The median rent in Monroe County is $919.

  • The unemployment rate in Monroe County is 2.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Monroe County is 11.6%.

  • The average high in Monroe County is 64.7° and there are 74.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Monroe County

List Of Cities & Towns in Monroe County

Sparta, WI Population 9,943

Tomah, WI Population 9,527

Cashton, WI Population 1,303

Norwalk, WI Population 658

Wilton, WI Population 515

Warrens, WI Population 504

Kendall, WI Population 388

Oakdale, WI Population 259

Cataract, WI Population 174

Tunnel City, WI Population 128

Wyeville, WI Population 116

Melvina, WI Population 91

Map Of Monroe County

Monroe County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Monroe County is 64.7°.

  • There are 70.21 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 74.8 inches of rain each year with 13.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:31 hours of sun each day in Monroe County.

StatMonroe County
Mean High64.7
Nice Days70.21
Rainfall74.8
Snowfall13.7
Sunny_hours4:31
64.7°
Average High
74.8
Inches of Rain

Monroe County Photos

Spartabigbike
Source: Public Domain
Rrgbdsc   Downtown Tomah East Side Of Superior
Source: Wikipedia User RRGreenough | CC BY-SA 4.0
Rrgbdsc   Downtown Tomah
Source: Wikipedia User RRGreenough | CC BY-SA 4.0
Rrgbdsc  Tomah Public Library
Source: Wikipedia User RRGreenough | CC BY-SA 4.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Jonathunder | CC BY-SA 3.0
Post Officec Tomahc Wisconsin
Source: Wikipedia User Deanlaw | CC BY-SA 3.0

Monroe County Demographics

Population over time in Monroe County

The current population in Monroe County is 46,208. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 46,091 -0.1%
2021 46,155 0.8%
2020 45,771 -

Gender in Monroe County

  • Monroe County is 48.7% female with 22,515 female residents.

  • Monroe County is 51.3% male with 23,692 male residents.

Female
48.7% (22,515)
Male
51.3% (23,692)
Gender Monroe County WI USA
Female 48.7% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.3% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Monroe County

Monroe County is:

  • 89.1% White with 41,153 White residents.

  • 1.5% African American with 673 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 358 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 331 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 65 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 1,260 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.1% Hispanic with 2,368 Hispanic residents.

White
89.1% (41,153)
African American
1.5% (673)
American Indian
0.8% (358)
Asian
0.7% (331)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (65)
Two Or More
2.7% (1,260)
Hispanic
5.1% (2,368)

Table: Monroe County By Race

Race Monroe County WI USA
White 89.1% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 1.5% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.8% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.1% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Monroe County, Wisconsin

  • 2.8% of households in Monroe County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Monroe County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Monroe County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Monroe County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Monroe County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Monroe County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Monroe County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Monroe County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Monroe County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Monroe County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.8% (1,307)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (2,198)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (2,976)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (4,330)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (6,900)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (8,272)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (6,523)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.3% (8,012)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.3% (3,387)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (2,298)
Income Monroe County WI USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.3% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Monroe County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Monroe County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Monroe County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Monroe County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Monroe County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Monroe County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Monroe County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Monroe County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Monroe County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,386)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,310)
High School / GED
37% (17,096)
Some College
22% (10,165)
Associate's Degree
12% (5,544)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (6,469)
Master's Degree
5% (2,310)
Professional Degree
1% (462)
Doctorate Degree
1% (462)
Education Monroe County WI USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 37% 30% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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