Official Federal Data
Monroe County, Michigan
FIPS 26115 · Monroe, MI · Population 155,505
9 Sources
Updated June 22, 2026
$77,335 ▲
Median Income
$80,734 national
5.5% ▲
Unemployment
4% national
$8.1B ▲
GDP
23.3% ▲
Bachelor's+
35.7% national
Demographics & Population
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 · 5-Year Estimates
Household Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$77,335 ▲
Per Capita
$40,470 ▲
Mean Household
$98,107 ▲
Poverty Rate
10.5% ▼
Median Income Comparison
Monroe County$77,335
Michigan$72,875
National$80,734
Population Profile
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 · Tables B01001, B02001, B03003
Cohorts
Under 18 · 20.9%
18-34 · 19.7%
35-54 · 24.7%
55-64 · 14.8%
65+ · 19.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.
Educational Attainment
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
91.9%
High School+
National: 89.6%
▲ +2.3 pts
23.3%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
▼ 12.4 pts
8.5%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
▼ 5.6 pts
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates
155,505
Population
75,635
Labor Force
Employed
71,685
Unemployment Rate BLS LAUS 2025 annual
5.5% ▲ +0.3 pts YoY
Mean Commute
26.2 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
8.8%
Key Takeaways
- Talent gap: Bachelor's-or-higher attainment trails the national average by 12.4 pts, relevant for advanced-services attraction strategy.
- Aging population: Median age of 43 is materially above the U.S. norm; succession planning and senior-services demand are real factors.
Economy & Industry
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis
Key Takeaways
- Largest sector: Manufacturing employs 5,648 workers (19.9% of tracked sectors), at an average wage of $82,649.
- Economic scale: Regional GDP of $8.1B (2024).
- Wage stratification: Construction averages $89,415 while Accommodation and Food Services averages $20,515, a 4.4x spread in the same local economy, with implications for workforce development and talent strategy.
Source: BLS QCEW + BEA Regional GDP.
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Industry Concentration
Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.
Cluster Depth
Source: BLS QCEW · Sub-sectors with LQ ≥ 1.5 indicate genuine cluster concentration
Dominant Cluster
Manufacturing Cluster
Coherent grouping of concentrated sub-sectors, signals supply-chain fit for site selectors
4,088
Cluster Employment
6.55x
Peak LQ
Concentrated Sub-Sectors
Primary Metal Manufacturing
6.55x 618
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
3.99x 430
Waste Management and Remediation Services
3.46x 466
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Misc. Retailers
2.92x 1,126
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
2.88x 1,300
Machinery Manufacturing
2.60x 735
Truck Transportation
2.59x 996
Wood Product Manufacturing
2.54x 266
2.49x 148
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
1.99x 739
Attraction Opportunities
LQ < 0.5 with ≥ 50 employed, realistic diversification targets. Source: BLS QCEW
0.22x
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
64 employed
0.26x
Food Manufacturing
119 employed
0.32x
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
216 employed
0.35x
Support Activities for Transportation
75 employed
0.42x
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
130 employed
Key Takeaways
- Top specialization: Primary Metal Manufacturing concentrates at 6.55x the national norm, top-decile concentration, the kind of signature sector that defines a region's economic identity to site selectors.
- Cluster depth: 10 sub-sectors register LQ ≥ 1.5, suggesting an interconnected industrial base rather than reliance on a single employer or sector.
- Attraction whitespace: 8 sub-sectors register LQ < 0.5, candidates for diversification or recruitment depending on labor-market fit.
Source: BLS QCEW sub-sector Location Quotients.
Housing & Affordability
Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026
Housing Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$228,900 ▲
Median Home Value vs 2019
$1,059 ▲
Rent/Mo
81.7% ▲
Owner-Occ
5.4% ▼
Vacancy
3.0x
Home Value to Income Ratio
vs. ~4.1x national average
HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$914/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,011/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,326/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,605/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,147/mo
30% of monthly median household income (~$1,933/mo) · rents above this line are typically considered cost-burdened.
Key Takeaways
- In line with national: Home value to income ratio of 3.0x sits near the ~4.1x national average; affordability is neither a clear advantage nor a recruitment friction.
- High home ownership: 81.7% owner-occupied; rental supply may be tight for incoming workers.
- Affordable rent tiers: 4 of 5 HUD Fair Market Rent bedroom tiers sit below the 30%-of-median-income affordability threshold (~$1,933/mo).
Source: Census ACS housing tables + HUD Fair Market Rents.
Workforce Pipeline
Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition
Labor Market Overview
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024 · Tables B01001, B23025, B08303, B08301
92,053 ▲
Working Age (18-64) vs 2019
Mean Commute
26.2 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
8.8%
Prime-Age Employed (25-54)
79%
of prime-age population
▼ vs 2019
Education & Talent Pipeline
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024 · Table B15003 · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
23.3% ▲
HS Diploma+
91.9% ▲
Regional / Statewide Institutions
Total credentials awarded
52,294/yr
15,687/yr
13,090/yr
7,003/yr
6,722/yr
5,086/yr
4,706/yr
Aging Workforce
Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
24.9%
55-64 of working-age population (18-64)
Elevated retirement risk, above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.
Workforce by Occupation
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024 · Table C24010 · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
35.9%
Service
15%
Sales & Office
18.1%
Construction / Maint.
11.9%
Production / Transport
19%
Bars scaled 2× for visual differentiation; percentage labels show actual share of 71,685 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
- Succession risk is real: 24.9% of working-age residents are 55-64. Plan for retirements over the next decade and pair attraction strategy with talent retention.
- Talent pipeline: 6 regional institutions feed the workforce; the top three combined produce 35,780 annual credentials.
Source: ACS workforce data and College Scorecard.
AI Insights
AI-assisted analysis, drawn from 9 federal data sources
Sample AI Insight
Monroe County shows strong potential for primary metal manufacturing attraction, with a 6.55x concentration and 618 jobs in this sub-sector. It ranks in the top decile nationally. Near-term succession risk is elevated, with 24.9% of the working-age population within 10 years of retirement age.
The interconnected base across primary metal manufacturing, nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing, and waste management and remediation services creates supply-chain attraction leverage rather than single-employer risk, a structural advantage for industrial recruitment.
Industry Shift Analysis
Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100
Prospect Match Scores
Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources
Updated from official federal government data.
Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025 annual
BLS LAUS (via FRED)2025 annual
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2023
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2024
USAspending.govFY2026
College ScorecardAY 2022-23
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for Monroe County, Michigan, from federal data sources.
What is the population of Monroe County, Michigan?
155,505 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the median household income in Monroe County, Michigan?
$77,335 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in Monroe County, Michigan?
5.5% (2025 annual average, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS).
What is the GDP of Monroe County, Michigan?
$8.1B (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, CAGDP1).
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