Monroe County, Iowa
Located in Iowa, Monroe County has a population of 7,513 residents and a median age of 41.8 years, making it the #2,691 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.2%. The median home value is $156,300, and the median household income is $70,996, which is 6% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Monroe County, 21.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.6% below the national average, ranking #1,763 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Monroe County is 75.3 years. 15.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 4.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.2% of adults in Monroe County smoke , 37.5% are obese , and 25.0% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 29.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.5 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
14.2% of children in Monroe County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Monroe County is 68.8%. The mean commute time is 32.2 min, which is 16.5% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Monroe County voted Republican with a margin of 50.7%. The vote was 24.2% Dem / 74.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.