Monroe County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2010, there were 137,974 people, 46,898 households, and 24,715 families residing in the county. The population density
was 306 people per square mile (118/km²). There were 50,846 housing units at an average density of 129 per square mile (50/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.83% White
, 3.00% Black
or African American
, 0.26% Native American
, 3.37% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 0.86% from other races
, and 1.63% from two or more races. 1.85% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 22.2% were of German
, 13.9% American
, 10.5% English
and 10.2% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 46,898 households out of which 24.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.80% were married couples
living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.30% were non-families. 32.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county the population was spread out with 18.00% under the age of 18, 27.70% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 17.90% from 45 to 64, and 9.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,311, and the median income for a family was $51,058. Males had a median income of $34,062 versus $26,076 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $18,534. About 7.10% of families and 18.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2010, there were 137,974 people, 46,898 households, and 24,715 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 306 people per square mile (118/km²). There were 50,846 housing units at an average density of 129 per square mile (50/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.83% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.00% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.37% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.86% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.63% from two or more races. 1.85% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 22.2% were of German
Germans
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, 13.9% American
United States
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, 10.5% English
English people
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and 10.2% Irish
Irish people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 46,898 households out of which 24.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.30% were non-families. 32.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county the population was spread out with 18.00% under the age of 18, 27.70% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 17.90% from 45 to 64, and 9.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,311, and the median income for a family was $51,058. Males had a median income of $34,062 versus $26,076 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,534. About 7.10% of families and 18.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- BloomingtonBloomington, IndianaBloomington is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County in the southern region of the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 80,405 at the 2010 census....
- EllettsvilleEllettsville, IndianaEllettsville is a town in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,078 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomington, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- StinesvilleStinesville, IndianaStinesville is a town in Bean Blossom Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 194 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bloomington, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- New UnionvilleNew Unionville, IndianaNew Unionville is an unincorporated town in Benton Township, Monroe County, Indiana.-Geography:New Unionville is located at near the city of Bloomington. Indiana State Road 45 and the Indiana Rail Road pass through the community. There is a Baptist church and a recycling center in the...
- SmithvilleSmithville, Monroe County, IndianaSmithville is an unincorporated town in Clear Creek Township, Monroe County, Indiana.-History:Bloomington Republican Progress, Feb 11, 1885, p. 2.Smithville is to have a boom, in the way of a sawmill...
Townships
- Bean BlossomBean Blossom Township, Monroe County, IndianaBean Blossom Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,740.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Bean Blossom Township covers an area of...
- BentonBenton Township, Monroe County, IndianaBenton Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,213.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Benton Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Fleener at * New...
- BloomingtonBloomington Township, Monroe County, IndianaBloomington Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 41,032.-Geography:...
- Clear CreekClear Creek Township, Monroe County, IndianaClear Creek Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. At the 2000 census, its population was 4,164.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Clear Creek Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Fairfax at *...
- Indian CreekIndian Creek Township, Monroe County, IndianaIndian Creek Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,539.-Geography:...
- PerryPerry Township, Monroe County, IndianaPerry Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 40,508.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Perry Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Bloomington Perry...
- PolkPolk Township, Monroe County, IndianaPolk Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 316. It is one of the least densely populated townships in the state; this is largely because most of the land is occupied by Lake Monroe, the Hoosier National Forest, and seasonal...
- RichlandRichland Township, Monroe County, IndianaRichland Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 12,349.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Richland Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Bloomington *...
- Salt CreekSalt Creek Township, Monroe County, IndianaSalt Creek Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,443.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Salt Creek Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Knight Ridge at...
- Van BurenVan Buren Township, Monroe County, IndianaVan Buren Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 11,434.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Van Buren Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:...
- WashingtonWashington Township, Monroe County, IndianaWashington Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,825. The township contains a portion of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest.-Geography:...