Monroe County, Michigan Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

155,505

Diversity Score

21.3

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.5%%

Monroe County, Michigan Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Monroe County, Michigan Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)137,56688.5%
Hispanic or Latino6,8304.4%
Two or More Races6,4274.1%
Black / African American3,3492.2%
Other Race6510.4%
Asian5830.4%
Native American740.0%
Pacific Islander250.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Monroe County, Michigan

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County, Michigan is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.5% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Monroe County, Michigan has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 21.3/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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