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Monroe City

Missouri · 2,531 residents · 3.019 sq mi
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Monroe City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,531
−2%since 2000
from 2,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
838 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
−2%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monroe City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,377 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,554
+18%since 2000
from $14,937 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(2,305)
Black8.8%(229)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(555)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,245)
Black7.2%(183)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other3.6%(91)
Diversity Score28.6%(724)
Diversity Score
29
+33%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe City, Missouri?

Monroe City, Missouri has about 2,531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe City, Missouri?

The typical household in Monroe City, Missouri earns about $36,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe City, Missouri expensive?

In Monroe City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $68,800, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe City, Missouri?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe City, Missouri?

About 14.8% of people in Monroe City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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