Monroe County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,734 | — | #2,587 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,516 | -27.5% | #2,504 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.7 years | +17.5% | #640 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $149,300 | -47.0% | #2,265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $689 | -40.8% | #2,790 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +12.6% | #1,793 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 8,734, making it the #2,587 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $54,516, ranking #2,504 out of 3,222 counties — 27.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $149,300 (-47.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $689/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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89.4% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Monroe County, Missouri
Monroe County, Missouri has a total population of 8,734, making it the 2,587th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $54,516, which ranks #2,504 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $149,300, 47.0% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $689 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Monroe County, Missouri 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.