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Monroe, Louisiana metropolitan area

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Greater Monroe
Monroe, LA metropolitan statistical area
Downtown Monroe
Downtown Monroe
Map
Interactive Map of Monroe–Ruston, LA CSA
Country United States
State Louisiana
Principal cityMonroe
Other cities
Population
 (2020)
 • Total207,104
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Interstate
U.S. Highways
RiverOuachita 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.

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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.

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ Bureau, US Census. "2020 Population and Housing State Data". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-11. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ a b "Census profile: Monroe, LA Metro Area". Census Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
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