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 39.8, meaning that there is a 40% 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 $94,028 and projected to be $110,308 in 2029. Per capita income is $40,071, projected to be $47,762 in 2029. 3.47% of households – 4,887 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,018,424 and the average disposable income is $70,612.
There are 65,191 housing units in Monroe County; 31,943 are owner-occupied, 27,491 are rented, and 5,757 are vacant. The average home value is $339,289, with 6,185 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5,900 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,135 businesses in Monroe County, employing 76,858 workers and pulling from a labor force of 68,299 age 16 and above. 7,555 workers commute into Monroe County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
60,190 residents both live and work in/around Monroe County. The average travel time is 20.2 minutes. 2.84% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.89% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 45,320 drive alone, 6,608 carpool, and 1,638 take public transportation. 5,646 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 9,018 residents work from home.
17,664 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 7,075 have associates degrees, 22,041 have bachelor’s degrees, and 21,127 hold a graduate or professional degree.
