Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 7,418 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 87th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 7,993 and has seen a growth of -7.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 5,782 adults, (1,548 of whom are seniors) in Monroe County.
Female: 3,751 (49.9%)
Male: 3,762 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 95.12% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,146 | 95.12% |
| Two or more races | 211 | 2.81% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
Monroe County's average per capita income is $53,849. Household income levels show a median of $70,996. The poverty rate stands at 9.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,368 | - |
| Families | $88,443 | $94,616 |
| Households | $70,996 | $82,641 |
| Non Families | $37,716 | $59,399 |
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