Monroe County, Kentucky Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

11,269

Diversity Score

16.4

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.3%%

Monroe County, Kentucky Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Monroe County, Kentucky Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)10,28691.3%
Hispanic or Latino5224.6%
Two or More Races2492.2%
Black / African American2041.8%
Native American80.1%
Asian00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%
Other Race00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Monroe County, Kentucky

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County, Kentucky is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Monroe County, Kentucky has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 16.4/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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