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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe County

Missouri · 9,311 residents · 647.63 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,871. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% 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 $63,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,311
+2%since 1990
from 9,104 in 1990
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+10%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Monroe County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,871
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,804 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,695
+56%since 1990
from $9,444 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$337
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
78.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
21.3% rent
2.1
+22%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(8,722)
Black3.9%(354)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(51)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score11.4%(1,034)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(8,769)
Black3.8%(357)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(52)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score11%(1,022)
11
−3%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−36%since 1990
from 27.2 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 Monroe County, Missouri?

Monroe County, Missouri has about 9,311 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, Missouri earns about $30,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, Missouri expensive?

In Monroe County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, Missouri?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Missouri?

About 11.9% of people in Monroe County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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