Monroe County, New York Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

753,753

Diversity Score

51.0

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
67.7%%

Monroe County, New York 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, New York Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)510,58767.7%
Black / African American101,42413.5%
Hispanic or Latino74,9609.9%
Two or More Races33,8854.5%
Asian28,2933.8%
Other Race3,9400.5%
Native American5320.1%
Pacific Islander1320.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Monroe County, New York

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County, New York is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 67.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Monroe County, New York has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 51.0/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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