Monroe County, Kentucky

Total Population: 11,318

County Seat: Tompkinsville

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Median Home Value

$116,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,430

Across all households

Median Age

41.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.6%
Two or More Races1.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.5%

65 Years and Over

18.4%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

5.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,430

Mean Household Income

$64,452

Per Capita Income

$26,755

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$116,300

Median Rent

$629/mo

Total Housing Units

5,240

Owner-Occupied

69.2%

Renter-Occupied

30.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Married Couple Households

48.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.7%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

80.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21171.