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Monroe

Nebraska · 284 residents · 0.195 sq mi
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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,969. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
284
−7%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,456 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+26%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2292863423984551990201020202024Monroe
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,969
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,522
+44%since 2000
from $16,311 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+3%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(11)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(29)
Diversity Score
10
+153%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.6%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Nebraska?

Monroe, Nebraska has about 284 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Nebraska?

The typical household in Monroe, Nebraska earns about $47,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Nebraska expensive?

In Monroe, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Nebraska?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Nebraska?

About 7.1% of people in Monroe, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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