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Monon

Indiana · 1,777 residents · 0.885 sq mi
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Monon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,200. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
1,777
+3%since 2000
from 1,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,008 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Monon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,871
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,235 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,478
+14%since 2000
from $13,567 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(1,394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(299)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(637)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,234)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(505)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.4%(25)
Diversity Score53.9%(958)
Diversity Score
54
+47%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monon, Indiana?

Monon, Indiana has about 1,777 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monon, Indiana?

The typical household in Monon, Indiana earns about $29,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monon, Indiana expensive?

In Monon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Monon, Indiana?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monon, Indiana?

About 15.6% of people in Monon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monon, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Monon, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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