Monroe, NC Demographics

A map of Monroe's Population by Race

Monroe, North Carolina had a population of 34,562 in 2020. It was 40.8% White, 22.5% Black, 1.1% Asian, 31.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Monroe, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Monroe is the 28th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Monroe's White Population

14,118 residents of Monroe identify as White, or 40.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Monroe less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Monroe is ranked #653 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is less White than neighboring Unionville (89.2% White), Indian Trail (66% White), Lake Park (76.6% White), Wingate (47.4% White), and Hemby Bridge (75.9% White).

Monroe's Black Population

7,787 residents of Monroe identify as Black, or 22.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Monroe roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Monroe is ranked #250 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Black than neighboring Unionville (2.1% Black), Indian Trail (11.3% Black), Lake Park (6.4% Black), and Hemby Bridge (6.7% Black). Monroe is less Black than neighboring Wingate (32.4% Black).

Monroe's Asian Population

390 residents of Monroe identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Monroe roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Monroe is ranked #223 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Asian than neighboring Unionville (0.8% Asian). Monroe is less Asian than neighboring Indian Trail (2.7% Asian), Lake Park (2.4% Asian), Wingate (1.5% Asian), and Hemby Bridge (2.2% Asian).

Monroe's Hispanic Population

10,939 residents of Monroe identify as Hispanic, or 31.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Monroe considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Monroe is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring Unionville (4.6% Hispanic), Indian Trail (14.4% Hispanic), Lake Park (8.9% Hispanic), Wingate (13.6% Hispanic), and Hemby Bridge (9.7% Hispanic).

Monroe's Native American/Other Population

251 residents of Monroe identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Monroe roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Monroe is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Unionville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Hemby Bridge (0.6% Native American/Other). Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Trail (1% Native American/Other), Lake Park (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wingate (2.7% Native American/Other).

Monroe's Multiracial Population

1,077 residents of Monroe identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Monroe roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Monroe is ranked #520 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Multiracial than neighboring Unionville (2.9% Multiracial), and Wingate (2.3% Multiracial). Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Indian Trail (4.5% Multiracial), Lake Park (5% Multiracial), and Hemby Bridge (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.