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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Monroe

Utah · 1,472 residents · 3.571 sq mi
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Monroe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,595. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 373 residents. Median home value is $45,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,472
−20%vs 2000
vs 1,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.5
−11%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Monroe
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,595
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,907 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,288
−42%vs 2000
vs $14,331 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.2%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $443 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.6% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,748)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(37)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(116)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score5.6%(82)
Diversity Score
6
−12%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.9%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe, Utah?

Monroe, Utah has about 1,472 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe, Utah?

The typical household in Monroe, Utah earns about $21,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe, Utah expensive?

In Monroe, Utah, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe, Utah?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe, Utah?

About 15.2% of people in Monroe, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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