City safety & data profile

MonroeNC

Monroe, NC is a 35K-resident city in Union County with a median household income of $72,540.

Union County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Monroe, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Monroe has a population larger than 69% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $309,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

35K
Population
Top 31%
By size
$72,540
Median income
$309,100
Median home
13.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Monroe

Monroe posts a median household income higher than 40% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Monroe area.

Top 60%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Monroe

Where Monroe income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,540 Bottom 40% higher than 40% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Monroe, NC beyond the headline numbers

Monroe sits inside Union County, North Carolina, at roughly 34.99°N, -80.55°W. Population 34,623, $72,540 median household income. Median home value $309,100, median rent $1,246. Poverty rate 13.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Monroe's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.7%, then high blood pressure at 37.2%. 1 hospital in/around Monroe, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Monroe from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
34,623
Monroe
Median Income
$72,540
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$309,100
+36% vs avg
Median Age
35.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Union County) - Monroe's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
251K+22%
Median Income
$102,900+56%
Median Home Value
$417,300+115%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-18%
Unemployment
4.2%-55%

Economics

Economics indicators for Monroe, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
Poverty Rate
13.3% -6% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.1%
Work From Home 7.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 47.6%
African American 19.7%
Asian 1%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.7%
High Blood Pressure
37.2%
Short Sleep Duration
35.5%
Physical Inactivity
29.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.5%
Current Smoking
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Binge Drinking
14.1%
Diabetes
13.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.1%
Annual Checkup 78.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ATRIUM HEALTH UNION
MONROE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Monroe, NC? ▼
Monroe, NC has a population of 34,623 people, located in Union County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Monroe? ▼
The median household income in Monroe, NC is $72,540 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.3%.
What is the median home value in Monroe? ▼
The median home value in Monroe, NC is $309,100. Median rent is $1,246/month.
What are the top health concerns in Monroe? ▼
The top health indicators in Monroe include Obesity (38.7%), High Blood Pressure (37.2%), Short Sleep Duration (35.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Monroe? ▼
Monroe has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Monroe? ▼
The median age in Monroe, NC is 35.5 years. 24.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Monroe, NC is located in Union County, North Carolina. With a population of 35K and a $72,540 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Monroe area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Monroe's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Monroe area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Monroe against North Carolina peers on any ranking lens. Explore North Carolina

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Union County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.