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Monroe

Iowa · 1,967 residents · 1.698 sq mi
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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,967
+9%since 2000
from 1,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,158 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Monroe
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,278
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,837 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,158
+68%since 2000
from $18,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,771)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,880)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.2%(24)
Diversity Score7.1%(139)
Diversity Score
7
+105%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Iowa?

Monroe, Iowa has about 1,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Iowa?

The typical household in Monroe, Iowa earns about $60,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Iowa expensive?

In Monroe, Iowa, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Iowa?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Iowa?

About 4.2% of people in Monroe, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 235 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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