Monroe County, MS

County in Mississippi, South · ranked on 35 metrics

Rank among US counties

Monroe County, MS is a county in Mississippi with a population of 33,183 (1,368th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 505th of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,606th of 2,916), Median Household Income (2,624th of 3,093), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,492nd of 3,094).

Population
33,183
1,368th highest of 3,094
Density
43.4
1,586th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-2.79%
2,531st highest of 3,094
Area
765
1,121st highest of 3,094
Region
South
Mississippi

At a glance

Median household income
$51,866
2,624th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$120,800
2,587th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$768
2,310th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.7%
759th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
18.0%
675th highest of 3,094
College degree
16.4%
2,492nd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
42.9%
301st highest of 2,916
No health insurance
12.3%
933rd highest of 2,916
Average commute
26 minutes
1,218th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
86.4%
1,692nd highest of 3,094
Climate
62.7°F average
43°F in January, 81°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +35.9
67.6% Republican, 31.7% 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.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)79.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 176th of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)14.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 200th of 2,916
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$120,800
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 505th of 3,092
  4. Adults with Depression (%)20.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 480th of 2,916
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year2,829
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    637th of 3,050
  6. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$768
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 775th of 3,090
  7. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)86.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,692nd of 3,094
  8. Average Commute (Minutes)25.5
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,877th of 3,094
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,908th of 2,916
  10. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)12.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,965th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)36.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,766th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)42.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,606th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Diabetes (%)13.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,473rd of 2,916
  4. Median Household Income$51,866
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,624th of 3,093
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)25.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,406th of 2,916
  6. Cooling Degree Days per Year2,014
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,458th of 3,050
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)16.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,492nd of 3,094
  8. Poverty Rate (%)18.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,420th of 3,094
  9. Median Income$51,866
    Poorest Counties
    1,531st of 2,000
  10. Unemployment Rate (%)4.7%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,256th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (39), weakest Economics (39). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 11 of 12
  3. Webster Parish, LA89% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  4. Seminole County, GA89% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  5. Choctaw County, MS88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12

Quick answers

What is the population of Monroe County, MS?
Monroe County, MS has a population of 33,183, 1,368th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Monroe County, MS rank best at?
Among US counties, Monroe County, MS ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 505th of 3,092).
Where does Monroe County, MS rank worst?
Monroe County, MS ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,606th of 2,916); Median Household Income (2,624th of 3,093); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,492nd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Monroe County, MS?
Rankodex ranks Monroe County, MS on 35 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

35 metrics with a value for this place, in 8 topics