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Monroe

Nebraska · 296 residents · 0.195 sq mi
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Monroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,375. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,200.

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
6% 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
296
−4%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,518 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2292863423984551990201020202024Monroe
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,375
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,997
+78%since 2000
from $16,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(272)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(7)
Diversity Score12.5%(37)
Diversity Score
13
+213%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Nebraska?

Monroe, Nebraska has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Nebraska?

The typical household in Monroe, Nebraska earns about $60,375 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 $79,200, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Nebraska?

About 6.2% 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 8.4% 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 14 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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