Monroe County, WI

County

Cities in Monroe County

Neighborhoods in Monroe County

Neighborhood

Monroe, WI

North Tomah / Woodridge

Portland / Saint Marys

Tunnel City / Raymore

Valley Junction / Shennington

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

Demographics of Monroe

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

Households with Children

28.6%

School Enrollment K-12

5,897

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 19.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.0%
Seniors (65+): 18.0%

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: 9.2%
High School / GED: 35.3%
Some College or Associate's: 34.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.4%

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: 19.1%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 35.4%
Living Alone: 36.0%

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: 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 1.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
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: 82.0%
Puerto Rican: 7.4%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 1.2%
Central American: 2.7%
South American: 1.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%

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: 44.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 55.9%

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: 75.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

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: 91.0%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 4.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

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): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 2.6%
Not Enrolled: 77.1%

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