Monroe County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,513 | — | #2,691 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,996 | -5.5% | #1,129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,557 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,300 | -44.6% | #2,119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | -31.4% | #2,110 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -27.2% | #613 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 7,513, making it the #2,691 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $70,996, ranking #1,129 out of 3,222 counties — 5.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $156,300 (-44.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
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96.4% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County, Iowa has a total population of 7,513, making it the 2,691st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $70,996, which ranks #1,129 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $156,300, 44.6% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.2%).
All data for Monroe County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.