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Monroe Center

Illinois · 411 residents · 1.212 sq mi
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Monroe Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $121,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
411
+3%since 2019
from 399 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 329 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+3%since 2019
from 40.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
340427515603690200920202024Monroe Center
2024369
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,833
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,156 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,715
+1%since 2019
from $32,259 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $119,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $917 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
13.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2019
from 1.6 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(6)
Diversity Score12.6%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(388)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score11.4%(47)
Diversity Score
11
−9%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+10%since 2019
from 24.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Female
49.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe Center, Illinois?

Monroe Center, Illinois has about 411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe Center, Illinois earns about $75,833 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 $121,500, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe Center, Illinois?

About 23.1% 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 1.6% of people in Monroe Center, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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