Monroe County, Tennessee Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

47,695

Diversity Score

23.8

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.9%%

Monroe County, Tennessee 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, Tennessee Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)41,46386.9%
Two or More Races2,7265.7%
Hispanic or Latino2,2204.7%
Black / African American9502.0%
Other Race1430.3%
Asian1040.2%
Native American890.2%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Monroe County, Tennessee

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County, Tennessee is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 86.9% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Monroe County, Tennessee has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 23.8/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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