Monroe, NY Demographics

A map of Monroe's Population by Race

Monroe, New York had a population of 9,343 in 2020. It was 54.0% White, 6.8% Black, 5.5% Asian, 29.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 1,293 places in New York, Monroe is the 220th 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

5,048 residents of Monroe identify as White, or 54.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Monroe roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Monroe is ranked #1182 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more White than neighboring Harriman (40.9% White). Monroe is less White than neighboring Kiryas Joel (70.4% White), Walton Park (63.5% White), South Blooming Grove (67.8% White), and Mountain Lodge Park (59.4% White).

Monroe's Black Population

637 residents of Monroe identify as Black, or 6.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Monroe slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Monroe is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Black than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0.2% Black), Walton Park (6.1% Black), and Mountain Lodge Park (4.7% Black). Monroe is less Black than neighboring Harriman (16.9% Black), and South Blooming Grove (7.3% Black).

Monroe's Asian Population

515 residents of Monroe identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Monroe roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Monroe is ranked #215 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Asian than neighboring Kiryas Joel (0% Asian), Walton Park (4.1% Asian), South Blooming Grove (1.2% Asian), and Mountain Lodge Park (2.7% Asian). Monroe is less Asian than neighboring Harriman (9.1% Asian).

Monroe's Hispanic Population

2,790 residents of Monroe identify as Hispanic, or 29.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Monroe slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Monroe is ranked #63 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring Kiryas Joel (1.4% Hispanic), Walton Park (21.9% Hispanic), Harriman (28.9% Hispanic), South Blooming Grove (14% Hispanic), and Mountain Lodge Park (25% Hispanic).

Monroe's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Monroe identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Monroe roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Monroe is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harriman (0.7% Native American/Other). Monroe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kiryas Joel (26% Native American/Other), Walton Park (1.1% Native American/Other), South Blooming Grove (6.7% Native American/Other), and Mountain Lodge Park (3.2% Native American/Other).

Monroe's Multiracial Population

269 residents of Monroe identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Monroe roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Monroe is ranked #789 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Monroe is more Multiracial than neighboring Kiryas Joel (2% Multiracial). Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Walton Park (3.3% Multiracial), Harriman (3.6% Multiracial), South Blooming Grove (3.2% Multiracial), and Mountain Lodge Park (5.1% Multiracial).

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