The population of Monroe was estimated to be 48,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Monroe is about 16% lower than the national average.

The State of Louisiana uses the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages.

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Employment in Monroe

Population

The population of Monroe, LA was estimated to be 48,000 in 2022. The median age of the Monroe population is 33.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Monroe, LA is about 16% lower than the national average. The median household income in Monroe is $31,926.

Monroe, LA Education

High School Graduate: 40%
Some College: 26%
Associates Degree: 4%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 30%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 52%
High School Graduate: 58%
Some College: 73%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 89%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 21%
High School Graduate: 9%
Some College: 9%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Monroe, LA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

Monroe Job Market

Monroe is a small city in northern Louisiana with a population of 47,000. Top industries in Monroe include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Monroe is largely based in the education and healthcare sectors, although Lumen Technologies, a Fortune 500 telecommunications company, is the second largest employer in the city. People like working in Monroe because of its many museums and unique Creole and Cajun cuisine and culture. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Monroe than in the rest of the US.

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