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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe County

Iowa · 8,016 residents · 433.708 sq mi
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Monroe County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,877. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,016
−1%since 1990
from 8,114 in 1990
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+6%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Monroe County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,877
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,745 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,155
+71%since 1990
from $10,046 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$399
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
21.6% rent
1.7
+28%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(7,966)
Black0.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score4.5%(365)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(7,864)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(40)
Asian0.4%(32)
Diversity Score2.7%(220)
3
−39%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−37%since 1990
from 29.6 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 Monroe County, Iowa?

Monroe County, Iowa has about 8,016 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Iowa earns about $34,877 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Iowa?

About 12.6% 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 9.0% of people in Monroe County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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