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Monona

Iowa · 1,549 residents · 1.362 sq mi
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Monona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,549
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+5%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Monona
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,375
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,860
+11%since 2000
from $18,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,528)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,513)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.5%(39)
Diversity Score9.9%(154)
Diversity Score
10
+665%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monona, Iowa?

Monona, Iowa has about 1,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monona, Iowa?

The typical household in Monona, Iowa earns about $40,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monona, Iowa expensive?

In Monona, Iowa, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Monona, Iowa?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monona, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monona, Iowa?

About 15.5% of people in Monona, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monona, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Monona, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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