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Monroe Center

Illinois · 471 residents · 1.212 sq mi
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Monroe Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,023. Population has fallen 29% since 2009, a loss of 190 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $144,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
471
−29%since 2009
from 661 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
−29%since 2009
from 545 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+1%since 2009
from 36.3 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
340427515603690200920202024Monroe Center
2024369
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,023
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $46,875 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,567
+9%since 2009
from $20,733 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.243
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $141,300 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $772 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−28%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
Diversity Score
4
−29%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe Center, Illinois?

Monroe Center, Illinois has about 471 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe Center, Illinois?

The typical household in Monroe Center, Illinois earns about $66,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe Center, Illinois expensive?

In Monroe Center, Illinois, the median home is worth about $144,200, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe Center, Illinois?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe Center, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe Center, Illinois?

About 3.3% of people in Monroe Center, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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