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Overview of Monroe County, Florida

Original title: Monroe County, Florida - Wikipedia

Geography Demographics Monroe County Florida Keys Everglades

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This document provides the foundational geographic and demographic data for Monroe County, which informs local planning, resource allocation, and emergency management for its 82,874 residents.

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Summary

Monroe County is the southernmost county in Florida, encompassing the Florida Keys and a large, mostly uninhabited mainland area within the Everglades. The is Key West, and the vast majority of the population resides on the island chain.

Key Facts

Monroe County was founded on July 3, 1823.
The county seat and largest city is Key West.
The total area is 3,738 square miles, with 73.7% (2,754 square miles) being water.
The 2020 Census recorded a population of 82,874.
The 2025 population estimate is 80,406.
Over 99.9% of the population lives in the Florida Keys.
The mainland area comprises 87% of the county's land but is virtually uninhabited.
The mainland area is designated as Census Tract 9800.
The county is located within Florida's 28th congressional district.

Why It Matters

This document provides the foundational geographic and demographic data for Monroe County, which informs local planning, resource allocation, and emergency management for its 82,874 residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does most of the population in Monroe County live?

Over 99.9% of the population lives on the islands of the Florida Keys.

Is the mainland of Monroe County populated?

The mainland is largely uninhabited, consisting mostly of the Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve, with only 18 people recorded in the 2021 American Community Survey.

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Extreme Population Imbalance

There is a stark contrast between the island population density and the mainland, which contains 87% of the land but less than 0.03% of the population.

Monroe County Florida Keys Everglades

Connected Entities

locationMonroe County“The subject of the report.”Map →

personJames Monroe“The county is named after the fifth U.S. President.”Map →

locationKey West“The county seat and largest city.”Map →

locationEverglades National Park“Occupies a significant portion of the mainland area.”Map →

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