Population Forecast
5 year Forecast - -4.1%
The current population of the Monroe, LA Market is 481,034 as of the January 2026 PopStats estimate. PopStat’s Trend models indicate a 5 year population change of -4.1%, resulting in a Population of 461,420 by January 2031. This percentage change in Population ranks 167th across STI Markets. The Monroe, LA Market currently ranks 149th in overall population, and will rank 150th by January 2031.
High and Low Range - -5.1% to 3.1%
While the summation of mid range 5 year forecasts foresee a change in Population of -4.1% for Monroe, LA Market. The forecast high ranges of these forecasts leaves open the possibility for a Population change as high as 3.1% at 495,769. Similarly a population change as low as -5.1% at 456,602 is not without possibility.

Figure 73: Population Trend and Forecast
10 year Projections - -7.8%
By January 2036 we project the Population of the Monroe, LA Market to be 443,282 resulting in a change of -7.8% compared to the current Population. This projected percentage change in Population ranks 167th across STI Markets. The Monroe, LA Market currently ranks 149th in overall population, and will rank 153rd by January 2036.



