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Monee

Illinois · 5,128 residents · 4.474 sq mi
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Monee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,638. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. Median home value is $181,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,128
+75%since 2000
from 2,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+17%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6342K3K4K6K1990201020202024Monee
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,638
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,174
+41%since 2000
from $27,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,684)
Black2.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino4%(118)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(466)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(2,928)
Black26.3%(1,350)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(539)
Asian2.3%(118)
Other0.6%(29)
Diversity Score70.7%(3,627)
Diversity Score
71
+344%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monee, Illinois?

Monee, Illinois has about 5,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monee, Illinois?

The typical household in Monee, Illinois earns about $76,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monee, Illinois expensive?

In Monee, Illinois, the median home is worth about $181,200, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Monee, Illinois?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Monee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monee, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Monee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monee, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Monee, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,084 residents, a change of about 391 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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