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Monroe County, MS
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Mississippi.
Population
33,747
Land area
765sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 30% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,866, 8% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,800 (29% below Mississippi) and median rent is $768 a month.
- Its largest cities are Amory (6,500), Aberdeen (4,890) and Nettleton (1,853).
Local data for Monroe County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools14
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks13
- Post Offices9
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants88
- Affordable Housing4
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,866
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$120,800
Prices -1.7% in a year
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,492), German Americans (1,827), Mexican Americans (418).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,622
9,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $7,273 per person
PPP loans
$45.2M
1,496 loans, 5,819 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$61.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
544
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
225
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, MS?
- Amory is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 6,500 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38821, 38844, 38848, 38870, 39730.
- What is the population of Monroe County, MS?
- About 33,747 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Lee County, Lowndes County, Marion County, AL, Itawamba County, Clay County, Chickasaw County, Lamar County, AL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023