Monroe County, Kentucky
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Monroe County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 11,756. Its county seat is Tompkinsville6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 860 km² (332 mi²). 857 km² (331 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.39% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,756 people, 4,741 households, and 3,380 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km² (36/mi²). There are 5,288 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 95.57% White, 2.76% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.01% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 1.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,741 households out of which 31.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% are married couples living together, 10.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% are non-families. 26.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $22,356, and the median income for a family is $27,112. Males have a median income of $21,820 versus $17,783 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,365. 23.40% of the population and 20.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.60% of those under the age of 18 and 30.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
External links
- The Kentucky Highlands Project (http://www.kentuckyhighlands.com/kentuckyhighlands/counties_asp/monroe_county.asp)