Monroe County

Monroe County, MS, has an estimated population of 35,000. The racial composition is approximately 60% White, 38% African American, and 2% other races, including Native American and Asian. The median household income is about $35,000, with a poverty rate of around 22%. The county's median age is 41, and about 7% of the population is under 5 years old, while 18% is 65 or older. Educational attainment shows approximately 80% with a high school diploma or higher, and 15% with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Note: Numbers are rounded and may vary with new data.

Monroe County, MS sees a median home price around $120,000. Homeownership stands at approximately 64.8%, with an average property size of about 3 acres. The average household size is 2.5 persons. Rental vacancy rates fluctuate around 7-8%, with average monthly rents nearing $750. Housing units total approximately 15,000, with roughly 10% built post-2000.

Monroe County, MS elections information typically includes local, state, and federal races. In recent cycles:

1. County Offices: Positions such as County Supervisors, Sheriff, Tax Assessor, and Justices of the Peace are contested. For example, in the previous supervisor elections, candidates included incumbent Bobby Smith against Linda Thompson.

2. State Offices: State legislative seats might see candidates like Rep. Chris Brown for the Mississippi House District 20.

3. Federal Elections: The county participates in federal elections for U.S. Congress, previously featuring candidates like Rep. Trent Kelly (R) for the 1st Congressional District. Numerical voter turnout in Monroe County was around 60% in recent federal elections.

For the latest and detailed candidate lists and precise numerical turnout, please refer to Monroe County's official website or the Mississippi Secretary of State's Election Information portal.

Monroe County, MS, exhibits varied educational attainment. According to recent data:

• High school graduation rate: Approximately 82.5%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: Around 12.5%

In comparison to national averages:

• High school graduation rate (U.S.): About 88%
• Bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.): Approximately 33.1%

State averages for Mississippi:

• High school graduation rate (MS): Roughly 85%
• Bachelor's degree or higher (MS): About 22.3%

Monroe County's high school graduation rate is slightly below both the state and national averages. The proportion of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher in Monroe County is substantially lower compared to both the state and national figures. This reflects educational disparities and potential areas for directed improvements in the county.

As of the latest available data, Monroe County, MS, has an employment rate comprising approximately 35% in manufacturing, 15% in retail trade, and 14% in health care and social assistance. These sectors dominate the labor market.

Top Industries in Monroe County, MS:

1. Manufacturing - 35%
2. Retail Trade - 15%
3. Health Care and Social Assistance - 14%
4. Construction
5. Education Services

Comparison to National and State Averages: Nationally, manufacturing accounts for about 8.5% of employment, making Monroe County's 35% significantly higher. Mississippi’s state average for manufacturing is approximately 16%, so Monroe County still stands well above this figure. In retail trade, Monroe County's 15% aligns closely to the national average of 10%, and the state's 12%. For health care and social assistance, Monroe County's 14% is slightly lower than the national average of 16% and Mississippi’s state average around 13%.

Thus, manufacturing is the standout sector in Monroe County compared both to national and state proportions.

As of the latest available data, Monroe County, MS has an average household income of approximately $40,000. This is lower than both the national average and the Mississippi state average. The national average household income stands at about $68,700, while the Mississippi state average is approximately $44,000.

Below is a comparison table:

Monroe County's average income significantly trails both the state and national averages, highlighting economic disparities within the region.

As of the most recent data available, Monroe County, MS, exhibits the following crime rates per 1,000 residents:

• Violent Crime includes offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
• Property Crime encompasses burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

To place these figures in context, the national average in the United States for violent crime is around 4.49 per 1,000 residents and for property crime is approximately 24.0 per 1,000. This suggests that Monroe County has lower crime rates compared to national averages.