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 40.1, 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 $92,728 and projected to be $104,961 in 2030. Per capita income is $39,834, projected to be $45,803 in 2030. 4.02% of households – 5,645 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $935,751 and the average disposable income is $69,470.
There are 65,916 housing units in Monroe County; 31,382 are owner-occupied, 28,729 are rented, and 5,805 are vacant. The average home value is $361,855, with 6,892 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5,478 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 4,957 businesses in Monroe County, employing 73,903 workers and pulling from a labor force of 68,154 age 16 and above. 7,539 workers commute into Monroe County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
60,082 residents both live and work in/around Monroe County. The average travel time is 19.8 minutes. 3.35% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.65% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 44,867 drive alone, 6,274 carpool, and 1,447 take public transportation. 5,676 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 9,836 residents work from home.
17,843 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 6,460 have associates degrees, 21,309 have bachelor’s degrees, and 22,899 hold a graduate or professional degree.
