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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Monroe County

Iowa · 8,114 residents · 433.708 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,745. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,114
+1%vs 2000
vs 8,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Monroe County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,745
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,877 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,046
−41%vs 2000
vs $17,155 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.6%
+6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,900
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$272
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $399 in 2000
US average: $450
76.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
1.3
−22%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(7,864)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(40)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(220)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(7,966)
Black0.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0.6%(51)
Diversity Score4.5%(365)
5
+64%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.6%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+59%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, Iowa?

Monroe County, Iowa has about 8,114 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe County, Iowa?

The typical household in Monroe County, Iowa earns about $20,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Iowa expensive?

In Monroe County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $26,900, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Iowa?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Iowa?

About 15.6% of people in Monroe County, Iowa 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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