Monroe County, GA

County in Georgia, South · ranked on 36 metrics

Rank among US counties

Monroe County, GA is a county in Georgia with a population of 32,560 (1,380th of 3,094). It ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 290th of 3,094), Median Household Income (478th of 3,093), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 652nd of 2,916). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 2,318th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (1,853rd of 3,094).

Population
32,560
1,380th highest of 3,094
Density
82.2
1,053rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
16.0%
96th highest of 3,094
Area
396
2,506th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Georgia

At a glance

Median household income
$83,183
478th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$271,200
774th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$943
1,188th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
2.9%
2,724th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
12.3%
1,753rd highest of 3,094
College degree
27.0%
985th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
34.7%
2,252nd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
11.7%
1,079th highest of 2,916
Average commute
25 minutes
1,242nd highest of 3,094
Home broadband
90.4%
727th highest of 3,094
Climate
63.2°F average
45°F in January, 80°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +46.7
73.2% Republican, 26.5% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Unemployment Rate (%)2.9%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 290th of 3,094
  2. Median Household Income$83,183
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    478th of 3,093
  3. Adults with Depression (%)20.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 463rd of 2,916
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year2,542
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    513th of 3,050
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)34.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 652nd of 2,916
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    727th of 3,094
  7. Median Income$83,183
    Poorest Counties
    478th of 2,000
  8. Adults Who Smoke (%)14.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 819th of 2,916
  9. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)27.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    985th of 3,094
  10. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 936th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,916
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,392nd of 3,050
  2. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$271,200
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,318th of 3,092
  3. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)11.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,808th of 2,916
  4. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$943
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,896th of 3,090
  5. Average Commute (Minutes)25.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,853rd of 3,094
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,523rd of 2,916
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)36.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,362nd of 3,094
  8. Poverty Rate (%)12.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,342nd of 3,094
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,144th of 2,916
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)18.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,066th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (63), weakest Economics (62). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 11 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Autauga County, AL91% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11
  2. Loudon County, TN89% similar
  3. Stanly County, NC89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11
  4. Morgan County, GA89% similar
  5. Hart County, GA89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 11

Quick answers

What is the population of Monroe County, GA?
Monroe County, GA has a population of 32,560, 1,380th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Monroe County, GA rank best at?
Among US counties, Monroe County, GA ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 290th of 3,094); Median Household Income (478th of 3,093); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 652nd of 2,916).
Where does Monroe County, GA rank worst?
Monroe County, GA ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 2,318th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (1,853rd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Monroe County, GA?
Rankodex ranks Monroe County, GA on 36 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

36 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics