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Monroe City

Missouri · 2,652 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 $46,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
2,652
+2%since 2000
from 2,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
878 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−1%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Monroe City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,133
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,377 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,914
+67%since 2000
from $14,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(2,235)
Black4.4%(116)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(76)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other6.7%(178)
Diversity Score32.9%(871)
Diversity Score
33
+53%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe City, Missouri?

Monroe City, Missouri has about 2,652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe City, Missouri earns about $46,133 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe City, Missouri?

About 14.1% 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 15.5% 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 46 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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