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West Monroe, MI
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Michigan.
Population
2,711
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,167
ZIP codes
0
West Monroe and its ZIP codes
West Monroe at a glance
- West Monroe is about 12 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,317 a year, 34% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,200 (53% below Michigan) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for West Monroe, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Monroe, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,317
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$109,200
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
87.3%
Bachelor's or higher
6.0%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (421), Irish Americans (270), Polish Americans (236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for West Monroe.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,304
40,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,327 per person
How people get to work
West Monroe, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.0%
- Carpooled28.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Monroe, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
546
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Monroe, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near West Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South MonroeCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2.4 |
| MonroeCity | 1.9 mi | 9 |
| Detroit BeachCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Woodland BeachCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| IdaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Luna PierCity | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| MaybeeVillage | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| Stony PointCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| CarletonVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Estral BeachVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| TemperanceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| DundeeVillage | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| South RockwoodVillage | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| RockwoodCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| PetersburgCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| LambertvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Monroe, MI in?
- West Monroe is in Monroe County, Michigan.
- What is the population of West Monroe, MI?
- About 2,711 people live in West Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Monroe?
- Nearby places include South Monroe (1.3 mi), Monroe (1.9 mi), Detroit Beach (5.3 mi), Woodland Beach (6.4 mi), Ida (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023