West Monroe, LA

City

Demographics of West Monroe

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

Households with Children

29.8%

School Enrollment K-12

1,901

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 21.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.6%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

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: 14.8%
High School / GED: 32.4%
Some College or Associate's: 30.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.0%

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: 15.0%
Single Parents: 14.7%
Couples & Adults: 26.5%
Living Alone: 43.8%

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: 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 41.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 53.0%
Puerto Rican: 19.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 23.7%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.5%

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: 27.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 72.7%

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: 73.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

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: 92.2%
Spanish: 6.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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): 8.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 5.4%
Not Enrolled: 72.7%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in West Monroe

Rockthrow / County Side

Old Ten / Trenton Bend

Dopson / Sunshine Heights

Wall Lake / Highland Park

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