Monroe, Louisiana metropolitan area
Greater Monroe | ||
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Metropolitan statistical area | ||
Monroe, LA metropolitan statistical area | ||
![]() Downtown Monroe | ||
![]() Interactive Map of Monroe–Ruston, LA CSA
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Country | ![]() | |
State | ![]() | |
Principal city | Monroe | |
Other cities | - West Monroe - Bastrop - Farmerville - Ruston | |
Population (2020) | ||
• Total | 207,104 | |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
Interstate | ![]() | |
U.S. Highways | ![]() ![]() | |
River | Ouachita River |
The Monroe metropolitan area, officially the Monroe metropolitan statistical area, is a metropolitan statistical area in Northern Louisiana that covers three parishes—Ouachita, Union, and Morehouse. According to the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 207,104.
Parishes
Communities
Cities
- Monroe (Principal city)
- West Monroe (Suburb of Monroe)
- Bastrop
Towns
Villages
Census-designated places
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 170,053 people, 64,073 households, and 44,731 families residing within the MSA.[1] By the publication of the 2020 United States census, its population increased to 207,104.[2] With the publication of the 2020 American Community Survey, its population decreased to an estimated 202,138.[3]
In 2000, the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Monroe was 65.19% White, 32.87% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 1.30% of the population; the 2020 American Community Survey's 5-year census estimates program determined its racial and ethnic makeup was 58% White, 38% Black or African American, 1% Asian, 1% multiracial, and 2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.[3]
At the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the MSA was $30,544, and the median income for a family was $38,120. Males had a median income of $31,055 versus $22,105 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $15,952; in 2020, its median income increased to $43,212 with 23.5% of its population living at or below the poverty line.
See also
- Louisiana census statistical areas
- List of cities, towns, and villages in Louisiana
- List of census-designated places in Louisiana
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "2020 Population and Housing State Data". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
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