Monroe County, GA

County

Cities in Monroe County

Neighborhoods in Monroe County

Neighborhood

Monroe, GA

Higgins Mill / Blount

Brighton Mills / Collier

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Monroe

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.0%

Households with Children

34.1%

School Enrollment K-12

3,344

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 16.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.9%
High School / GED: 35.0%
Some College or Associate's: 29.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.2%
Single Parents: 7.0%
Couples & Adults: 38.7%
Living Alone: 27.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 22.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 57.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 4.5%
Other Black: 38.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 79.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.1%
Spanish: 2.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 77.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources