Monroe, LA population by race
The table below shows Monroe's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,152 | 33.91% |
| Black or African American | 29,102 | 61.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 717 | 1.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 985 | 2.07% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 622 | 1.31% |
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Monroe population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Monroe has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Monroe's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Monroe population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 33.91% are white, 61.10% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.51% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.07% are some other race and 1.31% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Monroe, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Monroe is Black or African American with a population of 29,102 (61.10% of the total population).
Monroe 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Monroe is Black or African American with a population of 29,102 (61.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 622 (1.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Monroe, LA
By ethnicity, 970 (2.04% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 46,661 (97.96% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Monroe, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 29,079 (62.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Monroe, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Monroe's Non-Hispanic population.
Monroe Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 15,936 | 34.15% |
| Black or African American alone | 29,079 | 62.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 43 | 0.09% |
| Asian alone | 717 | 1.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 10 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 473 | 1.01% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 403 | 0.86% |
Among the Hispanic population in Monroe, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 691 (71.24% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Monroe, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Monroe's Hispanic population.
Monroe Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 691 | 71.24% |
| Puerto Rican | 46 | 4.74% |
| Cuban | 15 | 1.55% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 218 | 22.47% |
Things to know
What percentage of Monroe, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.04% of Monroe population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Monroe, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 691 (71.24% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Monroe, LA have?
Monroe, LA has 29,102 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 61.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Monroe is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Monroe, LA?
With 97.96% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Monroe.
That being said, with a 33.91% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Monroe.
What is the majority race in Monroe, LA?
With a population of 29,102 (61.10% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Monroe.
Whites are second largest race in Monroe, with 33.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
