Monroe County is nestled in scenic Southern Indiana amid rolling hills, forests, and lakes, it encompasses several towns and unincorporated communities, as well as Bloomington, the county seat, and the fast-growing town of Ellettsville.
The median age of Monroe County residents is 32.
The diversity index of Monroe County is 41.0, meaning that there is a 41% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Monroe County is $97,770 and projected to be $112,599 in 2031. Per capita income is $42,064, projected to be $49,157 in 2031. 4.3% of households – 6,157 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,071,262 and the average disposable income is $73,591.
There are 67,708 housing units in Monroe County; 31,725 are owner-occupied, 29,305 are rented, and 6,678 are vacant. The average home value is $370,191, with 7,622 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5,951 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 4,932 businesses in Monroe County, employing 70,067 workers and pulling from a labor force of 69,333 age 16 and above. 7,514 workers commute into Monroe County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
61,177 residents both live and work in/around Monroe County. The average travel time is 19.6 minutes. 2.99% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.4% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 44,910 drive alone, 6,263 carpool, and 1,420 take public transportation. 5,614 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 11,029 residents work from home.
17,774 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 7,049 have associates degrees, 21,820 have bachelor’s degrees, and 22,776 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
