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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Monona

Wisconsin · 8,018 residents · 3.259 sq mi
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Monona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,034. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $136,700. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,018
−7%since 1990
from 8,637 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,460 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,650 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+7%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Monona
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,034
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,072
+44%since 1990
from $18,111 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$136,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$577
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
39.1% rent
2.8
+27%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(8,369)
Black1.2%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(100)
Asian1.2%(107)
Diversity Score10.3%(885)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(7,378)
Black2.3%(182)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(256)
Asian0.8%(67)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,226)
15
+49%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monona, Wisconsin?

Monona, Wisconsin has about 8,018 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monona, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Monona, Wisconsin earns about $48,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monona, Wisconsin expensive?

In Monona, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $136,700, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Monona, Wisconsin?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monona, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monona, Wisconsin?

About 5.7% of people in Monona, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monona, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Monona, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 619 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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