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Monroe, LA

Founded 1785Ouachita ParishElev. 22 m
Population
47,241
Median home
$174,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
35
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Monroe

Monroe is home to roughly 47,241 residents. Monroe was founded in 1785 and sits in Ouachita Parish. The median age is 34.7 and the median household income is $36,521. Homes carry a median value of $174,800, and about 45% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (60.3%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
47,241
Median age
34.7
Median household income
$36,521
Per-capita income
$26,889
Poverty rate
38.9%
High-school grad or higher
84.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
Unemployment
10.7%
Avg. commute
18 min
Work from home
7.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White32.7%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black60.3%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.5%
Service23.8%
Sales & office19.8%
Production, transportation & material moving10.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$174,800
Median gross rent
$823/mo
Owner-occupied
45.1%
Median year built
1971
Households
18,383
Avg. household size
2.4

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Monroe has 35 public schools — 20 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading57%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Carroll High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Neville High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Ouachita Parish High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Richwood High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Sterlington High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Wossman High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Carroll Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
East Ouachita Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Martin Luther King Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Neville Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Ouachita Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Richwood Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Barkdull Faulk Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Berg Jones Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime446% above national
Monroe2,106
Louisiana584
United States386
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime211% above national
Monroe6,078
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Monroe Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Monroe.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Ouachita County
Ice stormVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Monroe is in Ouachita County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Monroe was founded in 1785 and sits in Ouachita Parish. Elevation ~22 m.

Population trend
49K47K47,24120102024
Map of Monroe
Monroe, LA
Where Monroe is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerMonroe
Historic places

23 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lower PargoudNeville High SchoolBlock, J. S., BuildingHall, Gov. Luther, HouseOuachita Parish High SchoolBright--Lamkin--Easterling HouseMasur HouseMulberry Grove
Notable people from Monroe
Bill RussellRonnie ColemanHuey P. NewtonPaul MillsapSusan WardSamuel D. McEneryLuke LetlowDavid TomsMantan MorelandCalvin Natt
People searches in Monroe
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Nearby cities
West Monroe (4 mi)Bastrop (20 mi)Ruston (33 mi)Minden (70 mi)Natchitoches (81 mi)Pineville (84 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Monroe, LA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Monroe, Louisiana.

Charles Leroy Adams, 60ABSCONDER
Monroe · 71202
Charles E Williams, 69
Monroe · 71202
AKA Charles C Williams
Joseph M Martin, 46
Monroe · 71203
Steven Johnson, 64
Monroe
AKA Steven E Johnson, Steven Earl Johnson
Kevin Baker, 49ABSCONDER
Monroe · 71202
AKA K Baker, Kevin W Baker
Anthony Bertrand Taylor, 65
Monroe · 71201
AKA Anthony Bertrand Young, Anthony Bertrand Taylor
Daniel Davis, 40
Monroe · Ouachita County · 71201
Christopher Allen, 39
Monroe · 71203
Travis Louis Christopher, 60
Monroe · 71202
AKA Christopher Travis, Christopher Lewis
William Lee Thomas, 58
Monroe · 71202
Michael Jerross Williams, 59
Monroe · 71203
AKA Michael Jeross Williams, Michael J Williams
Kerry Lavince Cotton, 57
Monroe · 71202
AKA Kerry L Cotton, Michael L Johnson
Robert Lavon Jackson, 65
Monroe · Ouachita County · 71201
AKA Bone Jackson
John P Miller, 86
Monroe · 71203
James Latrone Mason, 45
Monroe · Ouachita County · 71201
AKA James Latron Jackson, James Latrone Jackson
James D Taylor, 61
Monroe · 71202

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Monroe — frequently asked

What is the population of Monroe, Louisiana?
Monroe has a population of about 47,241, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Monroe?
The median home value in Monroe is $174,800, and the median gross rent is $823/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Monroe safe? What is the crime rate?
Monroe Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 2,106 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Monroe face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ouachita County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, heat wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Monroe?
Monroe has 35 public schools (20 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Monroe?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Monroe. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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