Monroe County
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- Population
- 81,860
- Area
- 983.03 sq mi (2,546.04 km²), 4,306.53 sq mi water
- Median age
- 49.2
- Households
- 34,405
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $87,738
- Median house value
- $780,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Monroe County, located at the southern tip of Florida, is an island paradise best known for the Florida Keys archipelago. Stretching from Key Largo to Key West, this vibrant coastal community offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and laid-back island charm. Monroe County boasts a rich history, influenced by its strategic location and diverse inhabitants. From early Native American settlements to Spanish explorers and present-day tourists, the Keys have witnessed a fascinating mix of cultures. Today, Monroe County is a popular tourist destination, famous for its stunning coral reefs, exciting water sports activities, and relaxed island atmosphere. Visitors flock to the Keys to dive into underwater wonders, relax on pristine beaches, and explore the county's unique cultural tapestry.
Local News
Keys Weekly
Published September 10Standout individual performances kick off Hurricanes swim & dive season
Coral Shores may not have won the points battle in its Sept. 2 season opener, but a pair of Hurricanes gave the team plenty to be excited about, turning in September times faster than their marks at last season’s regional championship. Sofia Figueredo was already ahead of her…
Keys Weekly
Published September 10ACLU files second lawsuit against city of Key West over code complaints
It’s not sunshine and rainbows at city hall. The ACLU of Florida on Sept. 9 filed a second lawsuit against the city of Key West, alleging that city officials retaliated against two local residents who filed the first lawsuit pertaining to rainbow-painted fence pickets in Old…
Keys Weekly
Published September 10In pictures: School board salutes 20 years for retiring chair John Dick
A pre-meeting reception on Sept. 8 heralded the Sept. 9 retirement of the Monroe County School Board’s longest-tenured member, as staff, friends and board members past and present gathered at Marathon High School to celebrate John Dick. The outgoing chair has been a mainstay on…
Keys Weekly
Published September 10New film starring Travolta has ties to the Florida Keys
The setting of the recent screening at Playa Largo for “The Gentleman Thief,” which stars John Travolta, could not have been more photogenic. If it were described in a script, the reader may not have believed the perfection of the scene: Elegantly dressed partygoers sipped…
Keys Weekly
Published September 10Keys History: Who owned Indian Key?
When Florida became a territory of the United States, any land not subject to a Spanish Land Grant became government property. There were a handful of islands in the Florida Keys that had been granted to individuals for various reasons – most famously, Key West. Indian Key was…